Well, I have tried scandisk and defragging (needed to do that anyway). I searched the MS knowledge base and some more on google groups and not to much help there. The topics were so random, it was hard to narrow anything down. I went into MSCONFIG and disabled ALL startup programs. No luck. I did a repair install on XP, which replaces system files while leaving programs and settings alone. I also went to MS Update and reapplied Service Pack 1 and all major security patches. Still the same errors occur. I am at a loss and besides doing a fresh install, I don’t know what to do… Before this happened I was trying to do a benchmark with UMark for Unreal Tournament 2004 retail and I picked the wrong ini file. The screen went totally weird. If you can imagine your screen having a seizure and I am almost positive now that this is what did it. I didn’t really consider it until techie mentioned a faulty device driver or software. I did reinstall my video and sound card drivers and that, of course, did nothing. If this sparks anymore ideas, would apprciate hearing them. Thanks.