After seeing the sheer volume of problems on the forums concerning Impulse I've decided to uninstall it and return the game. Steam does this sort of thing so well in comparison. I guess this shows what happens when it's done badly.

Well Mr. Flopster, as pointed out by the handy Stardock Support It most likely isn't impulse thats the problem. But i must say, I am quite glad you and your half empty attitude are leaving because NEW platforms need Optimism to help them to flourish. I hope when you come crawling back in a year or two you dont help the pessimistic crew crush Impulse like you will have crushed steam.