thats exactly what i thought!

Well, to update. i deleted it. and it worked! Problem solved! I have no idea how it appeared, but from reading it, all it did was change the values i was having problems with. Other than ignore nice load. but deleting it has solved the problem. strange because all i've ever done is use your kernels and your settings?! spooky script...

Thank you so much for your help though. honestly i think its amazing that a community like this exists and people help each other out! i'll attempt to help people in future now i've learnt so much! Cheers again.