ok, i figured out what is wrong with the session_start() command. Someone left a comment on the php manual boards and for anyone running XP they should change the session.save_path in the php.ini file from
session.save_path = /tmp
to
session.save_path = "C:\Windows\Temp"
This makes the function work. You also may want to keep this in mind for a FAQ or installation troubleshooting section.
