I just thought about it some more and it makes no sense that the OS even works at all if the drivers that aren't working are the CPU and Kernel

I think I might have found a solution: http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/windows-nt-2000-xp/threads/295907
Very similar to my problem, except it takes even longer for me. I'll try this and come back tomorrow.

Thanks for the help.I'm not so sure where I could even begin to DEBUNK the nonsense being asserted in that post.

I particularly like the guy going on about what the rundll32 command for ProcessIdleTasks does, and hits so wide of the mark of what the command really does it's beyond comedic. ("That command essentially cleaned up and 'defragged' your Boot Sector, helping you ACHIEVE maxiumum boot speed")

Then again, I'd be wary of any "solution" that purports to fix a problem with a registry cleaner. The fact that your INSTALL is pretty much a clean install makes the likelihood that it is the cause rather low. Then again, if it's a clean install I imagine you haven't a lot to lose, either.

Quote from: Linux711 on January 23, 2012, 07:52:46 PM

Yes, both in normal and safe-mode. What part of the registry contains the drivers to load? So I can find those three drivers.