I spoke too soon!
Now I am dealing with a bunch of missing drivers. Couldn't even set up my damn internet connection at home...it was therefore useless AGAIN, and I brought it back to work. Slow progress getting the drivers I need. Got the net running (via office connection...who knows what'll happen next time I bring it home), now can't seem to get audio working...gotta call it a night. And I thought I was done. Goes to show it's the first time I've done a clean system install. I don't have time for this! I feel like tossing it and buying a new one. If I could...I would.