Did you get a chance to try the little util I coded up for you?

If so, did it manage to extract any addresses/keys from your wallet? If not, did you get any errors?
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 I tried a lot of things,  no errors.  I know my coins are safe in the backup file.  the address check show they are there.  that was a great help.   

  I'm on my way to the tractor, try to get back this evening.