Oh what a shame!
As so much info came up I thought it would be OK.
I actually kept the laptop switched on, so I will start transferring the files onto a flash drive and get them onto my PC.
Given my lack of knowledge IT wise will I be able to buy and install a new hard drive (without driving someone like you mad)? I have had the laptop since 2009 and as support for XP is ceasing this April, maybe I should just replace it.
Bye for now
Gill