Micro,
I did get the system restore to work once the computer opened up normal! Thanks SO much for the directions!
I restored back to July 1. I really didn't see anything that happened between now and then to have caused the problem.
I was worried at first that I'd messed up - she took a long time to boot up after the restore - but did come back with all the icons again. I've been afraid to shut her down and check it again - but - once we get back from our trip to Kansas - leaving in a few minutes - I'll have time to check her out further. At least for right now, she's normal and she's folding.
Sun :-)