Results of the day…

  1. connected, logged into forum, clicked link for MiniToolBox, lost connection
  2. using a WPA (PSK AES) secured network could not log back on without rebooting.
  3. 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.
  4. MiniToolBox results attached

Ongoing observations…

  1. when shutting down two windows pop-up … programs not responding. First window identifies no program. Second lists Task Host Window blah, blah, blah.
  2. touchpad is non-responsive at times
  3. slow loading of webpages and hyperlinks
  4. 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. :wink:

I await my next orders, boss Valinorum :smiley: