Expat VPN do not use

offtheradar


Joined: 08/07/2010
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
17/11/2010 19:18

After a forum member posted about expat vpn for free I thought what a good do,at my age 50.............. should have realised that if it's for nothing there's always a catch,went ok for a few days apart from the adverts but then decided to take over so I couldn't even access my home page.I tried to remove the software from computer to no avail,finished up having to do a restore to get rid of it,my advice,stick to my private network or the like,it costs £5 a month but at least your computer is safe.

hawkeye


Joined: 12/09/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
18/11/2010 08:56

if you downloaded Chrome too then that could have been the problem....my friend did and chrome seemed to take over the whole of her computer, even to the point that when she got rid of Chrome she could not then access the internet without it........

I have been using the free Tv and had not one problem with mine, maybe you are just unlucky...... my computer is safe I have very good virus etc..

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
18/11/2010 11:03

re msg 2



Google chrome has been the default browser on any computer passing through my hands, and aside from an ( very) occasional "aw snap, chrome has crashed" ( where apon it sorts itself out ) I LOVE it's speed, and 'intelligent" browsing...( I just type in something without http://www. and it can find it....)



Love the translate feature.. helps me to read TR / GR stuff..



The 'problem' is almost certainly NOT the browser...



As had been pointed out this expat shield features free ads - FREE things normally come with a 'hit' :(

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
18/11/2010 11:20

Been using expat shield with absolutely no problems for the past 2 weeks, after using the US version hotspot shield (from the same company) for the past 2 years or so - also with no problems.



My advise would be make up your own mind - but for me it is great and I will continue to use it.



G

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
18/11/2010 11:27

George, does expatshield allow YOU to use the national lottery site ? !

suehowlittle


Joined: 31/10/2010
Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
18/11/2010 16:01

I tried to download Expatshield and my computer warned me not to - called it malware and I got scared and stopped it.



Should I have continued?



Signed.....yellow belly!

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
18/11/2010 16:19

Dear Sue,



as far as we know it just observes whee you are and where you surf and tries to push ads that might suit..



I did advise right from the start that I am VERY wary of why they needed an install prog for a VPN.. they make their money as they tell advertisers that they can effectively target you.

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
18/11/2010 16:59

Like Mark, I've never had any browser problems since changing to Chrome.

Must be the best free software for years.

Keep it simple.

StGeorgeI


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 973

Message Posted:
19/11/2010 15:21

mmmmmmm - msg 5



Not sure mate i don't do the NL so haven't tried.



Tootie - msg 8



I've never had any browser problems in IE and I find that lots of streaming programs work better in IE than chrome and other browsers - some don't work at all in other browsers.



I suppose it depends what you want it to do - at the end of the day it's each to their own and what suits you best.



G

hostizzle


Joined: 19/01/2011
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
19/01/2011 21:53

You could try my OpenVPN server. PM me for access information.



I offer free OpenVPN certificates. You provide the client at the open-source locations for download. This means there is no chance for spyware, adware, etc. I don't care which OpenVPN client you use.



My VPN server is a 1Gbps port, huge bandwidth. 700 users are currently using less than 1% of my bandwidth. We are ad-supported on the website.



There is an instant signup page, so as soon as you pull up the website, you enter your email address and click a button to get access to the VPN.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
19/01/2011 22:43

I have been using exppat shield with no problems but only connecting to BBC and ITV today i tried to get onto the chanel4 site and it told me it was not available in my country, has anyone else managed to get onto chanel 4 and if so please tell me how to do it.

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
20/01/2011 00:06

Ge chrome has been good for me for quite a while now!