right... usually problems in any computer, a result of "too much stuff" .. whether that be cards in the pci slots, too many drivers, too much going on .. eventually something will have a conflict and start having problems... easy to do when you install tons of software.. likely some of the a/v codecs or other programs having a conflict... restarting from scratch w/new pc... good to have 3 WD 120 gig hds, copied all from the current one to a "transport" one, I can move all the main files from one pc to the other easily, without putting the first one out of commission ... then, reinstall the original programs (I keep the original install files always in a big subdirectory c:\installme ) .. so just install over the current installs to get the registrations and .dlls in /system32 subs etc.. and that's it ... then once the new pc up and running correctly, reinstall windows on the original pc hd .. and use that 3rd wd hd for a raid configuration one .. always fun.. these adventures in hardware ..
Not saying the trader types here on elite don't know what the hell they're talking about...hehe (just kidding) But, when I'm having puter problems, I usually get good advice from this site.