Harddrive was formatted using NTFS and the XP Pro that I had installed was a full program and not just an upgrade. I expect that makes all the difference when it comes down to reinstalling the original ME.
I was looking through the discs that came with my old PC and found that I'd made an ME "start-up disk" when i first bought the PC, is that of any use, taking into account what I've explained above.
Would I be better of just installing a new harddrive?
Will more than likely get someone else to do it, although I would like to do it myself, it does seems to be a bit complicated.
I'm one of those people who need to be shown how to do something as opposed reading instructions . Still appreciate your help, keep it coming.