I bet someone up at Microsoft is laughing at you right now. Bastard!
I cant belive your luck either, I thought mine was bad but Damn!
I really do feel sorry for you, though. I wouldnt have even bothered with it the second time but the third is just beyond belief!
You really need to get something sorted with them, whether it be a free Elite or free...... something worth your time!
Good luck.
PS: You should write a novel.