hello! i have done everything and it is really something to do with my system, i reckon - needs windows reinstall. so, downloaded Speccy as you said, installed on top of what was there and it turns up in CP etc. but does not work past BSOD as ever. uninstalled with Revo and cleaned traces. tried again - again it did not show up in CP, installed on top again - and it did show up. BSOD again. strange. i think it's to do with this system altogether, not Speccy. thank you so much for your time!
PS. i note you are in the Lakes - i am in Lancaster. Small world indeed!