Just to let everyone know. The situation resolved itself.. Not quite sure how I did it though..
I "repaired" WinXP as alexb911 suggested, when I had done that my Windows wouldn't launch at all so i did a system restore. That did it.
But now I have other issues, like sound only coming out of one speaker (i have surround)
![:P](http://192.241.182.11/images/smilies/tongue.png)
I'll deal with that tomorrow.. Thanx to everyone who tried to help!