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yes, it does come across as a bit gruff.
That is what I am trying to ascertain, VHG, whether it's common on my pc - there's been no upgrades overnight that I am aware of. Sites like this are working but the connection to my e-mail (and I am not saying who ré my security) is only half appearing on their front page, neither are the Edge or Chrome search functioning properly.
In 10, if you go to recovery in settings, Microsoft suggests contacting their support team first....I had one issue before with a corrupt file and the support team got it sorted out very efficiently - in about 15 minutes of remote management of my pc. I have tried three times this morning and after a wee bit of whirring, received the message, "We have problems this end and are working on it" - hence my question of whether this was a generic or specific problem.
Connectivity to a BT router at the house was fine, it's okay here too but the Inn where I am having a couple of coffees, as per the Sunday norm, have been having issues upstream from their routers as well.....there is no one that I am aware looking in - or even over my shoulder. My security programme Bullguard is clean as to any incoming viruses.