Borland C++. Newbie assistance please

I want a modification of a program I've made. The source code is attached. It's been created with Borland C++ Builder. There currently is a performance/speed flaw in the program. Thread execution time is 10 sec on my computer (2 GHz). If I comment out a->Parent = this->TheParent; // [login to view URL] line 23 thread execution time falls to 0.2 sec. But I want to assign the Parent property to control positioning. I'm starting to learn C++, but I'm tired using hours on this silly problem. Hopefully only a small modification is required (couple of lines). Note: I am aware of VCL/Syncronize-issues, but I don't believe they apply to non-visual VCL objects. Note: The same flaw appears if it the code segment is executed in the main VCL thread. I created a seperate thread to keep the GUI responsive. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows? (depending on the nature? of the deliverables): a)? For web sites or? other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software? installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform Windows XP, Borland C++ Builder