Try a Clean Install with slipstreamed Windows XP.
If the problems are still there you know it is most likely a hardware
problem.
If not it is most likely a conflict with your software.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org


"Al Smith" wrote in message
...
I read over the Microsoft site that is mentioned on the little sticker
that comes on the cardboard folder containing the SP2 CD as sent from
Microsoft. The red sticker reads, "Before installing SP2, go to
www.microsoft.com/sp2install for latest recommendations." So I did. Man,
that is the most useless site I've ever seen. All generalities, none of
them of any application.