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The version of AVG I have burnt to disk is definately not the latest version - 8.5. I would like to say that the new laptop is working just fine. I was able to connect to a WiFi hotspot and actually get on the internet yesterday. I...
As I indicated, I was able to trade the laptop for another. I have been able to get online via an ethernet connection through this desktop. The other one wouldn't even do that. I have not tried connecting in a WiFi hotspot yet, but I am...
Quote: Originally Posted by saugen48 Make sure this time you have a valid antivirus program. Virii can also plague machines giving you a host of problems It has Mcaffee and Windows Defender built in. I opted...
Quote: Originally Posted by qhn How about uninstalling the Wifi device in the device manager, and let Windows re-installing it? cheers ... Hey thanks for the suggestion. I actually returned the unit tonight and...
Quote: Originally Posted by saugen48 If the system is new, the McAfee that came with the system is only a 90 free trial and on completion of thaat 90 days, it no longer updates so is therefore useless. You either start...
Quote: Originally Posted by saugen48 If you dont plan on extending the McAfee, I would suggest uninstalling it completely and going with Avast free. I have used this for a few years and have had no virus problems plus...
Quote: Originally Posted by saugen48 What browser are you using IE7. Is there another browser on there like Firefox. You should always have a couple of extra browser for instances like this to prove it is not a browser...
Quote: Originally Posted by MichelleG if you have norton internet security that came bundled with it, or Mcaffee then try disabling or uninstalling those. I have seen that is usually the cause. That is a great...
Quote: Originally Posted by qhn Try also flushing your DNS cache. Verify your gateway, use DHCP instead. cheers ... That was suggested in system trouble shooting, but didn't help. Thx Tim
Thx for your reply and suggestions. It does have IE7, it is Win Vista, which I'm not particularly fond of, at least not as of yet. Good guess, I am on my desk top, not on the new LT. I have 4 or 5 browsers on my DT, and already backed up...
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