Hi Paul! The USB cable won't work as it wouldn't bring over system files. If you know what version you have, depending on how old it is, we can send you out an installer to download to install the software on your laptop. Then it's just a matter of taking a current backup and restoring it to your laptop. I'd recommend giving us a call at 1-800-667-7893 so we can figure out if we have an installer you can use.
