the thing is, i dont mind losing alot of the applications and software on here already, i just need to keep windows and a few things, so im not worried about losing data as everything i need off here for audio is either already at the mastering peeps or has already been sent for release/is released. I have another machine too for audio, i just want to use this one for the internet now and managing all my paperwork, and doing the odd beat or 2 on seeing how its still got a nice soundcard and stuff on it