Ok, heres the breakdown. I just loaded the Vista 32Bit OS to give it a go... I have run XP Pro for years and have few complaints but complaints all the same. I figured I would run the 32 bit first then the 64 bit (once they have correct drivers for the software/hardware I own) after I have tested and have learned the changes in the upgrade from XP. I am current running a 2 year old CPU Custom Built to do whatever the F*@$ I want it to, without losing speed or having to wait. I am currently connected at 14-20MPS Download and 1.4-2MPS on my own network. I will post my system specs at the bottom. THE ISSUE: I would like to be pointed in the right direction I am not looking for an exact answer as I realize that may not be possible yet. But I cannot understand why that when I choose to open a program like Media Center my CPU usage raises to 20% and my system memory reaches about 30% usage. BUT THE FREAKING PROGRAM WILL NOT LOAD FOR LIKE 30 seconds to 1 MINUTE!!!! My hardware system is not acting like it is having any trouble either (no flux in fan speed or excess sound from the diskdrive). I have looked in the system reg and the startup files for running backround programs. I have uninstalled all antiviruses and windows toolbars search bars. Yet it will not speed up. I should be able to burn 10 DVDs at once with this settup but right now it would take them a half and hour to start. Maybe I am being impatient but, physically speaking this should not be happening. As it is the same settup as before on XP which FLEW like lightning! ... well any answers will be appreciated and suggestions on anything including my rants welcomed :) Thanks for reading and any help in advance. SG (specs):::: Below:::: Property Value Security 128 bits Product Name Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium Property Value CPU Score 5.50 (Calculations per second) Memory Score 5.90 (Memory operations per second) Graphics Score 5.90 (Desktop performance for Windows Aero) D3D Score 5.60 (3D business and gaming graphics performance) Disk Score 5.30 (Disk data transfer rate) Windows Experience Index 5.30 (Base score) CPU AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6400+ Mother Board ASUSTeK Computer INC. Model M2N32-SLI DELUXE BIOS Version ASUS M2N32-SLI DELUXE ACPI BIOS Revision 1101 BIOS Date 05/23/2007 Memory Corsair PC2-6400 400MHz (DDR2 800) 2048 Bytes x 2 Video NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT x 2 (running SLI) Disk Space Disk C: 197 GB Available, 279 GB Total, 197 GB Free Disk F: 127 GB Available, 127 GB Total, 127 GB Free Disk G: 104 GB Available, 232 GB Total, 104 GB Free

"I should be able to burn 10 DVDs at once" you would need a few more dvd burners ;) any way, try this http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/...

AWSOME!!! That did it, NOW I wonder if i can get thumbs back and somehow lower the refresh value on the thumbnail que? Something maybe a little snappier like VALUE SET 1 LOL Either way. THANKS a million GREAT ADVICE and lots of time saved I owe you one. SG

Hi Glad to see it worked, i read your spec and thought thats a pretty good pc so you shouldnt have any probs, worth having a read through digital lifes site some pearls of wisdom are there. have a good new (faster) year!