After about 20 odd attempts Office XP and Publisher accepted the Product Keys and let me install them. This evening I'll copy the old Outlook.PST file to replace the blank new one. That should restore my emails (Y/N?).
I'm then going to install Norton and Kerio before I connect to the net. I'll then connect to the net and download PC inspector to get to the Music Files if at all possible.
I now have a surge protector (90,000amp protection) but no UPS. I'll have to convince my other half that it is necessary.
It certainly focuses the mind over what is and what is not important on your PC when something like this happens.
Cheers for all help given so far.
DeepC