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Thanks for the ideas on how to copy my data to the data stick. Using the repair CD to move the data is really slick! No need to make a bootable live linux USB drive (though that might be a good idea anyway).
Since I have a tower and an unused HD, I have a simpler option. I will install Win 7 on my spare drive, make my old drive unbootable, then copy my data directly. Then use Steam Mover to move my applications to my new Win 7 drive.
I'm hopping that this will work. I will keep you advised.
Thanks again for all your ideas!
Bill