Still doesn't work. sorry to say. I've deleted all sites, deleted cache, I've done everything that you have suggested. I went over to----------> and followed all the recommended actions, still a no go.
Everything was working just fine last night and then I went and did the adobe flash update and this seems to have done something. I wonder if removing the adobe flash player and then re-installing it would do anything........could hurt I suppose.
Thanks very much for the advice, much appreciated.