Linux Lite Xfce vs. Xubuntu

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Have a look at Systemback; its installed on the system by default.. Very Windows-esq of system restore...
Make a restore point and if all goes up in flames restore back

I've used many time.. Loading drivers just to see if better results or kernels or installing an app that I wont need but a few times

That's a good idea, thanks. I've finished setting up the laptop where LinuxLite and the work program is on the main drive, and now I only need to get a separate media backup(s) for my generated work files, in case something really catastrophic happens etc. Doing a clean install of LLite is easier vs installing windows for me, but if I can salvage a really borked system by a restore point vs a re-install yeah I'd much prefer the restore point method. 

And, done on the laptop, dang, that was actually easier than even windows.