Yes I do make sure things are working before doing any changes (and I do make notes).
I don't really want to do a fresh install. a) I have been careful b) it makes me nervous c) how would I exactly go about doing that? (would it be a new full install, and how do I get all my content into it, do I import, etc etc)
Rick has helped with a few of the problems I am hoping the remaining can be fixed easily as well.
Thanks!