Hi M8. To ans your question no i don't think u can install it back on another pc. It is an image of ure hdd and not an install of windows. It will fail i think under the significant change of hardware rule. When u bought the original computer did they supply u with a Licence Key for MCE? U may be able to download a copy and use ure ligit key to install it again. Pls note this is not an illegal activity. You pay for the licence and not the actual software. If not the only suggestion i have is to get an OEM copy of windows from somewhere. OEM copies r much cheaper than Retail. Smaller retailers may sell u one over the counter. Larger retailers will be willing to sell u one but only if u buy a piece of hardware as well. Have a look at prices at Watford/Electronics.