*UPDATE*
Additional problems from this morning ...
I am unable to use windows update (first time ever

) , whilst updating Windows Defender....
Code 8024402C Windows Update encountered an unknown error
Also when I boot Vista , I get a strange "Transition" type error on my desktop. I will, upload a screen capture shortly.
BTW are the popups I get from
www.techsupportforum.com , revenue ads or are they not meant to be there (ironic if they
are meant to be there) ?