Goodness me,,this is the first time I've read about what really happened.
It probably ties in with my Trojans,,yes,two of the blighters which knocked my laptop sideways. However,after having gone through the re-registry,etc,I managed to get it back to normal on Sunday. I also have a good virus protector which isolated the Trojans,as well as having let me know they were there. Where they came from,,I don't know,but I hope that's the end of them.
I had visions of hurtling out buying another laptop,but was determined not to be beaten by a couple of bugs.
Thankyou to Caroline and Neil for both your efforts in getting us all back together again. It's very much appreciated.