flekka
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firewall configurtion !
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computer novice, i use my comp mainly to play on-line poker, going through the main uk-sites
w-hill , ladbrokes, coral, etc , but recently as they update there programs i find i cannot access
them, from few phone calls made told to re-configure firewall, thats the prob , no help + dont know where to start,
if it helps , running windows xp , norton firewall + internet security,
sorry about lack off info but really i am a novice, will supply more info if needed,
if i can, thanks for any help, lets get me back to the card tables,
computer novice, i use my comp mainly to play on-line poker, going through the main uk-sites
w-hill , ladbrokes, coral, etc , but recently as they update there programs i find i cannot access
them, from few phone calls made told to re-configure firewall, thats the prob , no help + dont know where to start,
if it helps , running windows xp , norton firewall + internet security,
sorry about lack off info but really i am a novice, will supply more info if needed,
if i can, thanks for any help, lets get me back to the card tables,
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thanks knoxj81
have always allowed "permit" when prompted, and tick the box,
will try turning ad blocker off, dont want to turn firewall off , dont i need it ?,
thanks for the help will get back with results,
p.s. had problem with 6 sites, cured problem with 4, by going to start/ allprograms/ click on required site, click on update-wizard, then double click
icon on desktop, waited about 1 min , and it started, it worked for 4, others dont have setup -wizard, have only got icon on desktop, so have to keep trying other ways,about to try your sugestions, let you know,
thanks again
strobe
have always allowed "permit" when prompted, and tick the box,
will try turning ad blocker off, dont want to turn firewall off , dont i need it ?,
thanks for the help will get back with results,
p.s. had problem with 6 sites, cured problem with 4, by going to start/ allprograms/ click on required site, click on update-wizard, then double click
icon on desktop, waited about 1 min , and it started, it worked for 4, others dont have setup -wizard, have only got icon on desktop, so have to keep trying other ways,about to try your sugestions, let you know,
thanks again
strobe
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Turning off the firewall, is just a step to take to see if your firewall is playing a role in this issue. If turning it off fixes the issues, than all we do is configure it properly. If it doesn't fix the issue, than we move on to plan B.
Unforntunitly, if he does decide to run spyware tools, most likly its going to detect your poker site or program as spyware. The reason is, the programs/sites methods of advertising are spyware related. So if you do perform a scan with adaware you might have problems. I dont see how spyware would play an issue on a few poker sites, if spyware was an issue, I'd say more than 4 poker sites would be affected. Please advise status...
Thanks flekka!
Jorden
Unforntunitly, if he does decide to run spyware tools, most likly its going to detect your poker site or program as spyware. The reason is, the programs/sites methods of advertising are spyware related. So if you do perform a scan with adaware you might have problems. I dont see how spyware would play an issue on a few poker sites, if spyware was an issue, I'd say more than 4 poker sites would be affected. Please advise status...
Thanks flekka!
Jorden
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thanks again knox81
sorry did not understand you meant turn off firewall for only short while ,
found plenty off spyware when i ran copy off spyhunter,then deleated them,
i now have gained access to all previous sites and some i could not access preaviously,
computers are great when they run right (ha ha),
think this site is great for idiots like me to get advice from people like yourself,
thanks for all your help
john (strobe)
sorry did not understand you meant turn off firewall for only short while ,
found plenty off spyware when i ran copy off spyhunter,then deleated them,
i now have gained access to all previous sites and some i could not access preaviously,
computers are great when they run right (ha ha),
think this site is great for idiots like me to get advice from people like yourself,
thanks for all your help
john (strobe)
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hello astaec
thanks for replying, been reading your response, some great info there which
i am still delving through, bit technical but i'm getting there and great for future ref.
have now solved problem but thank you for taking the time to help
all the best
john (strobe)
thanks for replying, been reading your response, some great info there which
i am still delving through, bit technical but i'm getting there and great for future ref.
have now solved problem but thank you for taking the time to help
all the best
john (strobe)
Thank you, John. This is a great site for us all; I've gotten excellent help here as well through the years. It seems the more we learn, the more there is to learn. ":0)
I've upgraded to Windows XP SP2/IE 6 SP2 some time ago and love it, but takes some getting used to. I'm very pleased with all the added security and functionality of this new release. I find it helpful, when I want to permit access without interference to some specific sites, it makes life easier to go to IE - tools - internet options - security - trused zone and paste the URL/Links there. Also, within IE 6, IE - tools - internet options - privacy tab - Pop Up Blocker - settings - then paste the URL/Link there and choose ADD to allow it without pop up blocking interference. Then, once the settings are made in IE, close IE then reopen to test. Has been great.
":0) Best wishes,
Asta
I've upgraded to Windows XP SP2/IE 6 SP2 some time ago and love it, but takes some getting used to. I'm very pleased with all the added security and functionality of this new release. I find it helpful, when I want to permit access without interference to some specific sites, it makes life easier to go to IE - tools - internet options - security - trused zone and paste the URL/Links there. Also, within IE 6, IE - tools - internet options - privacy tab - Pop Up Blocker - settings - then paste the URL/Link there and choose ADD to allow it without pop up blocking interference. Then, once the settings are made in IE, close IE then reopen to test. Has been great.
":0) Best wishes,
Asta
let me know how that goes...