Sorry if you feel there is an element of sarcasm - and sorry if you didn't find what I said helpful .
Unfortunately , carry the right software is as important as installing the right hardware , and without trying to be clever , I carry two backups of all software I have ever required - whether installed or not , one on a partition , the other on a USB hard drive - together with a ghost of the OS .I reckon that this is probably secure enough.
As I said , If this wasn't licensed software , or you could demonstrate that you legitimately owned a copy - I'd willingly assist you , but I'm sure you understand that many people who work for the major manufacturers browse this forum , and I have no doubt that IP addresses are logged ......