
Sorry initial post was a bit terse, in future I will make more effort to be objective.
Particularly separating frustration with Windows updates and the problem at hand..
My license has broken yet again. I'm posting here because there was no response to the "ask for technical support" dropdown from the app help menu. I only have one computer and I PAID for my license, yet have to put up with being unable to use it. NOT a happy bunny

it is getting a bit tedious.