Well Im down to 2 options:
1. upnp only shows open when I hook up my router, not available when I connect directly with my cable modem. (funny only Halo2 Vista would be affected of the numerous games I've played on pc, let alone xbox/ps3). - Going to get a new modem.. need a docsys 3.0 anyway to take full advantage of a higher speed service.
2. Going to use and old drive and install Windows Vista.
Ill update with the results.. maybe this will help someone else at some point.
[Edited on 04.23.2011 6:12 AM PDT]