Thanks Guys
The backup message has been received loud and clear. I will effectively have three backups:
- routine data backup on DVD's,
- pre-cloning backup on USB thumbdrive,
- the original HDD should not be altered and will be retained and not used.
In addition, I have the Product keys and/or disks for for all installed software. I think I am adequately protected.
Your assumption is correct, Scott. My workstation has Windows 7 Pro 64-bit pre-installed by HP. In my last post I included a jpeg picture of the Disk Magagement but it disappeared. Will try again:
This indicates that the HDD has only two partitions, one of 2GB for SYSTEM of which only a small part is used.
I will be absent working tomorrow, so hopefully I can proceed on Friday. (We seem to be about 18 hours ahead of you; this was posted about 10.00pm Wednesday, 17-2-2016.)
Thanks again.
Thom