Man, Stormymystic, that sure sounds like a harddrive crash, but with so many things that can go wrong with a PC, don't hold me to it. If you have access to another computer I suggest you get online and go to
www.resellerratings.com Then register for their community forums. I have gotten tremendous, right-on help here. Trust me, these guys know what they are talking about. Once you are registered go to their Technicle Help forum and explain as best you can what the issues are and the warning you have received. Believe me, people will answer you pretty quickly. Let me know how it turns out.