Something just dawned upon me.

Poser Pro 2014 does not make use of the Graphics Processor Unit, right?  That feature was not integrated until Poser 12.  So, rendering functions for PP2014 are totally driven by the Central Processor Unit.  Given those caveats, would updating the video drivers really have any effect upon "pre SuperFly" versions of the program?

I will confess I'm still too scared to open scenes or load any items that were present when I first really observed the problem.  It's like I don't want to jinx myself.  But i know I eventually must risk it, kinda' like returning to the saddle after being thrown from a horse.

Tempt the Hand of Fate and it'll give you the "finger"!