Lvsitano, Thank you, your feelings about this seem to be correct.
I had a virus! Never had one before (in about 5 years). I am using an anti-virus program for the first time aswell.
I have reformated and discovered most of my backups are ruined.
It seems I have had the virus for 6 months or so without knowing.
Thanks again
sorry for accusing A120 for the problem
Sutto