Fresh install, Windows not updating much less working...

My computer was getting bogged down with misc. files so I decided to do my
periodioc respawn of my computer, I have an Alienware ALX system an opted for
that option. I first use my windows CD to reformat each of my drives. I have
3 HD's, 2 which are set in RAID striped. I then carry out my respawn. At this
point the computer runs fine. I then go to windows update to start the
wonderful 80 or so updates that require an install. However, I am unable to
install update KB922582, among others, after running a custume install.
Automatic updates program will freeze and never complete the install, I am
unable to cancel this operation as well. Attempts to access any other program
will fail also. Additionally, a similar fate will occur after login upon
startign any program. In my attempt to logoff and shutdown it will freeze at
the windows is shutting down screen, but never turn its self off or display
its safe to turn your computer off.