PE> my E drive has now been fully recovered.

RS> So what did you actually DO ?

I was sent a .EXE file, which recovered my entire disk.  Well,
except for about 2 files in unimportant directories.  I don't
want to name the person, or the name of the executable, because
it was sent to me under those conditions.  Nevermind, it's the
equivalent of norton's disk doctor or similar.  I was able to
restore my old E drive (now I drive) onto my E drive.  As I
said, the only thing is that all the files got today's date.
BFN.  Paul.
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