Took at least an hour plus to do a recovery using the discs provided. Then after which, tried to install vista, but no compatible drivers downloaded beforehand, so reinstalled back to XP. After reinstalling the usual stuff that i always use, then realised that the backup i done for the original factory image, isn't where it's supposed to be. Damn.
Argh, wasted my time. On a side note, i had been trying to feel better. Rather than keep thinking negative thoughts.
The new desktop is VERY distracting for one, took my mind of alot of things and gave me a peace of mind, mainly regarding my electricity usage. On a side note, no more excess heat and the noise generated by my old desktop. Guess it's a small price to pay for all those, not to say i got a bonus as in, 2 years warranty.