Results of the day…
- connected, logged into forum, clicked link for MiniToolBox, lost connection
- using a WPA (PSK AES) secured network could not log back on without rebooting.
- reconnected, downloaded MiniToolBox, shut down FF, ran utility. Stayed connected to secured network entire time. Reopened FF. Home page (www.yahoo.com) was taking longer than usual to completely load – checked connection and discovered PC had lost connection to the secured network, but was connected to a non-secured network but could not maintain connectivity. Too weak a signal most likely as PC had not been able to stay connected previously as with the secured one.
- MiniToolBox results attached
Ongoing observations…
- when shutting down two windows pop-up … programs not responding. First window identifies no program. Second lists Task Host Window blah, blah, blah.
- touchpad is non-responsive at times
- slow loading of webpages and hyperlinks
- Java update/download fails. Download starts but fails, not even halfway through. (Java 7 ver. 55). Loses connectivity or is too weak, my guess.
Since the connectivity issue began I have placed the Laptop in the same room as the Router…no change. I have not tried a wired connection yet. Not convinced the problem is due to a weak signal as I was able to stay connected just fine prior to running ComboFix the 2nd time and all other devices (wired or not) stay connected just fine. Just a reminder if needed. 
I await my next orders, boss Valinorum 