I wish I could help.   This is a question for someone who knows more about this than I do. Maybe Mindy will see this post soon and help you out with your question. I do know that in the future you may want to create backup DVD or CD disks with your pictures saved on them. I have been scared quiet a few times myself with my 4 year old computer. I finally had enough and created that disk. I had years worth of work that I could have lost myself, so I do feel your pain and know exactly where you are coming from. I hope this problem can be resolved for you, if not, maybe GCU can create a way that this can be done for us artists. Things do happen when we least expect them. I wish you luck!