[WendellM]

Thanks for the heads-up, Jubala; I checked out your Symantec Ghost recommendation, but it looks like a demo Version, so I'll stick with PKZip (it does what I need and though it's somewhat more labor-intensive, I'm comfortable with it - however, I agree that Ghost might be a better choice for those not used to PKZip). Yes, reinstalling Windows and reconfiguring for the future can be tricky; your advice of finding a knowledgeable friend is a good idea.