As to the Piriform, I use some of their stuff and it didn't happen here. Can you detail how to trigger it?
Bob
The "upgrade" to the newest version installs Google Chrome without any notice at all. Hope CNET will write about this practice.
BTW Is there a search function for the forum? If so it is well hidden.

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