Ok some more info for you guys....
4. check my absolute paths in general settings if available
Came up with the error of:
Path Path exists and is a directory OK
CGI Directory Path OK There is a correct path in general settings OK
NonCGI Directory Path has not been defined sucessfully in the control panel help
Members Directory Path OK Write, Read, Append, Deleted OK,
[MakeDir, RemDir: OK] OK
Variables Directory Path Found There is a correct path in general settings OK
Next Action: go back • more tests with this path • full reset
Does this help you out with anything?