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OK all systems go, everything running smoothly so far upon installation of winamp and virtual DJ.
Accidentally installed this app called SweetIM which was on advert banner placed at the top of one of these links explaining how to install Take Ownership.. Not sure if it uninstalled correctly but checked the registry by doing an sfc /scannow in an elevated command prompt after anyway. Got some folder still in the programs folder which is annoying.
Oh and 7 disks for the recovery? cf. four using VAIO care.
Once I get everything I want installed then I will do a proper back-up to an ext drive and see how it goes from there. Thanks to all for the assistance, couldn't have done it without you!