Thanks Reverend

the bootcfg/rebuild

and the /fastdetect for the last question allowed me to boot up fine.

The memory is set on auto Conan.

I did have errors installing xp deleteing current installation option but i think i will narrow it down tonight


i will keep you updated.


I think the HDTV recording could be killing my hard drive
but i will try memtest
tonihgt and a few other things

thanks guys as always