Hi
The version I installed was 2.1.0.1864; I got the 2.1 beta 1 from the install dialog. I read the post you suggested and it is pretty much exactly the problem I have. I have also posted to the bug reporting forum as suggested. At this point I am going to reinstall my OS, #D, .NET 2.0 etc on a new hd as the current one is too small and this problem should go away for awhile with a clean install (the reinstall was inevitable, this just made it necessary sooner rather than later).
Thanks for the help!
Vomish