Thanks for the reply Phil. I've tried that with some success but on re introducing the galleries I'm back to square one.
As for the problem re the Utilities / Options slow start up & the slow internet tab I've know idea if it related. I did have the same problem 2 to 3 releases ago and one of the devs gave me the cure but I can't remember what it was now. I also get a slow response on opening the Local Design Gallery folders.