Your motive is good, but the OP had stated
Before you go there, I realize that Linux is one solution, but I'm too old and sick (with cancer) to rise to the challenge of that learning curve right now. I just want the damn thing to work like it did when I first set it up three weeks ago.
But i am sure we here are sorry to hear Windflier has the big C. May you find the grace of God in Christ to handle this trials, and come out of it blessed.
Thank you.
I'm house-bound, and the internet is my only communication line to the outside world. Now that it's barely working, it's like my life is doubly sick.