Hi LT
1) Thanks
2) Given that my laptop works mostly i think the virtualization option is overkill and too burdensome on us both
3) choices therefore are a) do nothing
b) clean install and reload s/w
would reverting to W7 given us more options or chances to fix without having to reinstall all the apps
3) b) will take ages, so I may persevere with 3) a) until i have a good chunk of time spare...
do you have have a link to instructions for a clean install or some canned step by steps.....
does this get the prize for the longest repair convo ?
are we done till next time ? (hehe)
you've been a star, in case i haven't told you
cheers
jeremy