Klyde, I haven't got anything new for you, I just suggest that you individually save files you want o an external hdd and then complete format. If it gets to the stage that you cant do that, get a ubuntu boot cd and go from there, I think everyones out of suggestions and sorry to hear of your problems. This is modern day pc living, fun isn't it?
Well I do thank you, and everyone else for your hlep and suggestions..... I'll be sure to report back, once everything is backed up and I got to the meat and potato's of the problem, to let you know how it turns out....
As far as the back-up goes, I'm converting every video file I have to mp4 so I can watch em all on the ps3 in case nothing can be salvaged-LoL!! Talk about an endeavor and a half..... Anyone have any idea how long it takes to convert over a 1TB of video to MP4.... well let me tell you.... A LONG FREAKIN' TIME!!!!