Well, if it's happening before windows is even loaded, that mostly rules windows out as a problem. Does it happen if you shutdown and then turn the computer on again instead of rebooting?

so THIS is what it feels like to stop lurking.

You've been using backtrack on the wireless networks in your neighborhood?

Do you have everyone's express consent to crack their WEP passwords?

As xX_Spiidey_Xx would say:
"we DO NOT SUPPORT...

Have you tried ejecting the cd while you're manipulating the BIOS (or sooner), instead of waiting for windows to boot?

Have you verified that the hardware you're using is on the hardware compatibility list?

You should read the sticky on "How to Start Networking in Backtrack." Post #6 mentions that a good way to get your wireless networking going is to use wicd.

Have you read/tried this yet?

pureh@te,

Thank you! Hosting the file for those of us who have been waiting for it is much appreciated!