Buying a new lap top

[PWC]

Never thought to do that. I could open a file "Operating System" on the external drive and copy all to there. If I copy, not move, I don't think the computer would look for it there in normal operation. Since nothing is updated, I would have the "most current" old stuff. Think I will, THANKS!

[Phloating Phlasher]

There should be an option to "create a rescue disc", try that.

[Former Cav]

hire a computer geek (not from best buy either) for about 60 bucks and hour. It'll save you a lot of grief and extra B S and equipment.