Thanks Maineman,

I haven't been able to find any reference to this problem anywhere I have searched. I am thinking I could be stuck with it. I will, as you suggest, try uninstalling, clean the registry, and download a fresh copy. I don' think I will reinstall windows being the problem is severe enough to go through all that.
I am in the process of building a second computer from left over parts laying around. With a fresh install on that computer I will try and repeat the problem.

If I find a soloution I will post the results here.

Thanks again.
Al