[unixfox]

INstead of trying to boot in safe mode, try booting with THE LAST KNOWN GOOD CONFIGURATION.

[Lando Lincoln]

Thanks for the help. I've tried those ideas several times. This is the computer my teen sons use all the time and it needs a major overhaul. I might even take it in to the Geek Squad once I feel better. It's a powerful machine so it will be worth it.