I gave up trying to mine Ether.
Too much of a hassle and it doesn't seem to work on Windows/Non-linux systems. Easiest way currently to acquire Ether is to buy it from an exchange, mining is just too undeveloped currently to get an easy start. The Eth wallet system won't install either, I was left with geth as I'm sure you have been too, I just bought myself $10 worth of Ether and am holding it for better days.
I caved in today trying to get it working in Windows.
Right now i am sitting and staring at a fresh Ubuntu install and feeling like a total retard.. lol
Never used linux before, but i will give it a try.