"Not Connected" possible solution.

[spittinpigeon]

Everything was running smoothly until I installed Smoothe2 (no pun intended).
Along with the Smoothe2 installation, "Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x86)" was also installed.
It changed my background picture, slowed down my internet connection and... cut the connection between AG server and plugin.
I didn't realize it was the culprit at first because I was multi-tasking, but upon UNinstallation of MS Visual C+++, AG was connected again.
Thought I'd throw it on here just in case it helps anyone.
Cheers