Power Eraser stuck on internet connection

Had this problem starting today for no apparent reason.  Performed RnR loaded all patches and update.  After Power Eraser restarts it no longer connects to internet.  I wait for a long time but nothing changes.  Ran VisualWare connection and all is well.  Have no connection problems in IE 11 browser.  I think that the NPE is down or under attack.  Can anyone confirm same problem or have information on this?  I don't want to tear my settings apart in hopes that it's something else ... I doubt it is something else.  I did not install the Windows updates for this week.  All seemed to be spyware, Win 10 preparatory, and telephony tracking.  - Art