Thinkpad repair.

To run XML backup for a restore leaves only one USB port for accessing a restore volume and the touchpad was not recognized and XML backup app needs mouse input to select the backup.
After much head scratching I realized that the touchscreen was working.

But then you have to create a mount point via the command line:
Dont forget to use prefix "sudo" to run as admin.

(from techwalla) https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-mount-an-sd-card-in-linux

 SD Card
Step 1
Open a terminal window. The terminal window program is found under "System Tools," "Accessories," "Utilities," "Xshells" or in the bottom toolbar and is called "Terminal," "Konsole" or "XTerm," depending on the distribution that you are using.

Step 2
Insert the SD card into the SD reader on the computer or in an external SD card reader plugged into the computer's USB port.

Step 3
Type the command "fdisk -l" to list the disks that are accessible to the computer. Make note of the device name for the SD card. It will be the first portion of one of the output lines and will look like "/dev/sdc1".


Step 4
Type the command "mkdir /mnt/SD" to create a mount point for the SD card. You can replace "/mnt/SD" in any directory that you prefer.

Step 5
Type the command "mount -t vfat /dev/sdc1 /mnt/SD" to mount the SD card. The "-t vfat" option tells the operating system that it is a Windows file system. Replace "/dev/sdc1" with the device name from Step 3. Replace "/mnt/SD" with the name of the directory you created in Step 4.

Step 6
Type the command "cd /mnt/SD" to access the files on the SD card.

Furthermore, you have to Assign the drive to a letter via the "assign drives" icon on the Knoppix desktop.

THEN, it will finally show up in the list in XML backup when trying to select a backup volume.

The transfer process looks like it probably takes a 1/2 hour, which is far less than all of the babysitting involved in full reinstall.

Needed to repair boot sector by repairing with original windows install >> advanced>repair startup
Seems to have worked, but need to install
classic shell
Bitdefender
update drivers (is there a lenovo app for this?)
update apps
transfer files
disable touchscreen

Where are all the windows keys that I found????

Disable touch screen:




.NET framework install
LENOVO SYSTEM UPDATE: