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Old Jun 2nd 2011, 11:01 am
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Default Re: Do you have computer problems?

Originally Posted by Hello.Kitty
we've got Ashampoo already - Mr Kitty isn't quite as clueless as I may seem - but the Windows defrag keeps on having a bit of a fit, and refuses to do anything past the initial scan, so I might download the defraggler programme you mentioned.

Or... Paca, I might get you in for a bit of a challenge!
Buy a new one.

Tell the man of the house to not look at so much filth.

Your computer will be fine.
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Old Jun 2nd 2011, 11:41 am
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Originally Posted by Hello.Kitty
Or... Paca, I might get you in for a bit of a challenge!
get the cakes ready
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Originally Posted by paca
get the cakes ready
lol - you're on!
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Default Re: Do you have computer problems?

Having very recently installed Witopia VPN, our home computer has suddenly decided to cease working. Its a newish machine so unlikely to be gridlocked by spam type rubbish. So where do you live/work?
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Originally Posted by lionheart
Having very recently installed Witopia VPN, our home computer has suddenly decided to cease working. Its a newish machine so unlikely to be gridlocked by spam type rubbish. So where do you live/work?
not working and in the marina

have you un-installed the vpn software yet?
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Old Jun 5th 2011, 9:28 am
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Originally Posted by paca
not working and in the marina
have you un-installed the vpn software yet?
We followed the installation procedure and it worked fine for a couple of days. We cannot un-instal the vpn because we can no longer get into the computer. Incidentally, we have just disconnected our newish computer and reconnected an old one, which is now working but very slow. Not sure if Etisalat could have done something to block the vpn software coz I believe it may be illegal here.

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Old Jun 5th 2011, 9:34 am
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Default Re: Do you have computer problems?

When I went to the webpage for the VPN software it is blocked.... what happens is they block it as they find them, if the software is still trying to use it then it will cause the problem.

even my private VPN is flakey but its free for me so cant complain.

You provider may throttle(slow down) your connection, BT used to do it in the UK on some lines but I don't know the policys here yet.

First thing to try is switch off the router for 10 seconds and then restart it and your old one.

for new machine.... not sure why it won't start, maybe try and start without network cable connected
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have you plugged it in?
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Originally Posted by Millhouse
have you plugged it in?
Dick.
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Originally Posted by lionheart
Dick.
I take that as a No.
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Originally Posted by Millhouse
have you plugged it in?
What, with the price of electricity here? Are you INSANE?!
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I believe the correct acronym is PICNIC

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Originally Posted by Meow
I believe the correct acronym is PICNIC

I quite like PEBKAC and ID-Ten-T Error as well...
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Originally Posted by Welivehere
I quite like PEBKAC and ID-Ten-T Error as well...
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Originally Posted by lionheart
We followed the installation procedure and it worked fine for a couple of days. We cannot un-instal the vpn because we can no longer get into the computer. Incidentally, we have just disconnected our newish computer and reconnected an old one, which is now working but very slow. Not sure if Etisalat could have done something to block the vpn software coz I believe it may be illegal here.
Have been with Witopia for nearly 4 years and had no issues, if I can find my link I will send it as they have a web address specifically for UAE users as they realise the restrictions
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