I fixed Vue!  I uninstalled the program and reinstalled it without removing the contents folder.  Then I downloaded and updated.  I found I had the same problem, but then I navigated to my backup content folder and the scenes opened.  I used my Syncronize in Directory Opus to transfer the content files that were not the same in my laptop content folder and Viola! everything works again.  I don't know why it worked, but it did.  Now when I restore Vue to my desktop computer, I will try to follow the same steps.  I can't really afford to upgrade Vue right now and I wanted to have Vue on my laptop for a backup when I'm away and if I my main computer is down for some reason.  I'm very happy now.  Thanks for all your replies.  It also spares me form having to reinstall all my content from scratch again, saving me hours of restoration.