@backtrack
The icon you're referencing is of "Top Stories" from securingtommorrow.mcafee.com. It essentially should give you a drop down with list of articles related to PC and cybersecurity.
You could get the error/message if you're not connected to the internet. If you are connected and still get the message, please run the McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) from the link below.
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?lc=1033&id=TS101111
Restart the computer and try again.
.Cheers
Sanjay
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