hmz, try reloading the scene from the moment she scans you.
She should get in the elevator, babble a little, and then press it.
If you don't enter the lift, she'll keep asking you to get in/hurry.
It will run, don't worry. Not a too bad system you got there. Your 3D card isn't high end, but it will do.
edit: uuuhm, isn't the FX generation of Geforce DX9.x based?
Nice post, and I completely agree. Gaming is about enjoying yourself, so when you do, it's a good game, when you don't it's not or just not your style.