Holy crap. I just got it. You should have seen me. I was happier than a penguin with a snowcone. I had clonedvd installed. that is what was giving me the problems. all i do now is just load the image with daemon tools and make sure the safedisk emulation is on and PRESTO! runs with no problem. i ended up ripping the disk with clonedvd by slysoft. it is a VERY nice and easy program. i would recommend it to everyone. and to all that helped me through my trials and tribulations i extend my hand in thanks to you.