Anyone using HotSpot Shield VPN?

Dick_Turpin99

I have downloaded it, got the toolbar to prove it but when I hit the red icon in the bottom corner to activate it all I get is a "connecting.........." message on a new web-page and a blank screen. Anyone know why this might be?

aliEnRIK

Never used it, I use an open VPN

But is it possible its that youve changed your DNS settings? (OPEN DNS for example probably wouldnt work)

Dick_Turpin99

The DNS numbers are open in the connection settings.....I thought it was just a case of switching it on and away to go.

Do you mind if I ask which VPN you find most suitable?

aliEnRIK

!!!!!!_Turpin99 wrote: »

The DNS numbers are open in the connection settings.....I thought it was just a case of switching it on and away to go.

Do you mind if I ask which VPN you find most suitable?

Without looking into it, ive no clue how yours works. But surely you could just send them an email for a basic setup list?

Mines not free

I use trilightzone ~

http://www.trilightzone.org/privacysolution.html

aliEnRIK

Just to add my bit, toolbars are generally BAD to install. Was it actually required for the vpn to work?

Id recommend removing it if possible and scan with malwarebytes

Download MALWAREBYTES (Make sure you click 'DOWNLOAD LATEST VERSION')
http://www.filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware/
Open malwarebytes and goto UPDATE and click 'check for updates'. After its updated goto SCANNER and click PERFORM FULL SCAN then click SCAN
Remove everything thats found (needs to be ticked)
Post the COMPLETE log here AFTER youve deleted everything it finds

elvch01

I agree with aliEnRIK - toolbars are not usually a good idea. I use openVPN myself - its free

aliEnRIK

elvch01 wrote: »

I use openVPN myself - its free

What sort of speeds and ping do you get with that?

Dick_Turpin99

aliEnRIK wrote: »

Just to add my bit, toolbars are generally BAD to install. Was it actually required for the vpn to work?

Id recommend removing it if possible and scan with malwarebytes

Download MALWAREBYTES (Make sure you click 'DOWNLOAD LATEST VERSION')
http://www.filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware/
Open malwarebytes and goto UPDATE and click 'check for updates'. After its updated goto SCANNER and click PERFORM FULL SCAN then click SCAN
Remove everything thats found (needs to be ticked)
Post the COMPLETE log here AFTER youve deleted everything it finds

Seems alright......


alwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46
www.malwarebytes.org
Database version: 4153
Windows 6.1.7600
Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385
29-May-10 2:25:36 PM
mbam-log-2010-05-29 (14-25-36).txt
Scan type: Full scan (C:\|D:\|)
Objects scanned: 297119
Time elapsed: 1 hour(s), 9 minute(s), 19 second(s)
Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0
Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)


I uninstalled this prog and it came up with a window asking why I was deleting it.....so I put in my findings.

Just tried to download it now and the damned hotel server prevents me from downloading anything

These personal VPNs you guys talk about, it seems a bit more than just simply downloading something to tunnel your way through dubious hotel and providers......it seems to me like you need a microsoft degree to set it up......you fellas will tell me now there's nothing to it, I'm sure :rotfl:

elvch01

aliEnRIK wrote: »

What sort of speeds and ping do you get with that?

I'll let you know next week when I next use it, but speed is generally around 1.5Mb which is close to the upload speed on my broadband link

aliEnRIK

!!!!!!_Turpin99 wrote: »

These personal VPNs you guys talk about, it seems a bit more than just simply downloading something to tunnel your way through dubious hotel and providers......it seems to me like you need a microsoft degree to set it up......you fellas will tell me now there's nothing to it, I'm sure :rotfl:

Ive tried i-predator, which wasnt the easiest to setup due to having to configure my router, ipblocker and firewall to let it through

My open vpn was pretty easy. Install the small program they send. Unzip the contents to a specific folder. Open it and log into it and away you go

Dick_Turpin99

please excuse the obvious questions but i opened the openVPN download site and it offers many different types (redhat, cenTOS, ubuntu etc.) which one should I select

thanks for your patience :beer: