Yeah, I did my own research and someone said to try that, I get the same error with or without that --scrypt.  I just tried it again and removed that, no go.

So I don't really know much about coding or mining.  It could be something really simple that I'm missing because I just don't know what most of this code means. That's why I'm trying to outline every step I'm taking because maybe I am actually just doing it wrong.  Do you guys think it could have something to do with my graphics cards?

I appreciate the help.