if you say yr a packrat then chances are yr hdd is going to be hellish to navigate (for yr computer, not just you) and so you might have the best luck starting from scratch.
just back up EVERYTHING, FULL FORMAT and reinstal. Provided you have copies of all of your legally installed software handy to put back on. allow a couple of days or stock up on caffiene, rent a movie, and make it an all nighter with a geeky friend.
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