Thanks for all the suggestions folks
A win or two: After shutdown (sorry, no Tim Tams
) (thanks JM) I can now use Ctrl & scroll wheel to increase screen displays, both text & Icons. Problem is that it only works for current screen and reverts to normal/tiny when that screen is opened again.
After shutdown I have now lost all passwords again (took ages to remember RootsChat password!!)
Any changes made, incl password storage, lost on reboot.
Common denominator appears "Shutdown". On bootup, it can't sign in to my account. It says "You've been signed in with a temporary profile"
Would that account for loss of my Main Screen Icons and Icons/direct access to microsoft word etc?
Thanks for the link Ruskie - interesting reading but hopefully not my problem
Michael J : rest of screen is blue with windows symbol
ReadyDale: Reboot didn't solve it so does that mean it's not in "Safe Mode"? (apologies for lack of tech know-how)
Question:
Option available on Device Performance & Health: FRESH START
"Start Fresh with an up-to-date and clean version of Windows ..."
Is this something I should do ... OR only in an emergency ... OR
Many thanks for everyone's help & suggestions.
I feel sure there's a way out of this "challenge" - just haven't found the right way YET!