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I recently received a new pc which has Vista. I am more than happy with it other than when I try to download something from the internet initially this was a P2P program, but even when I tried to open an mpg email attachment in hotmail it disconnects from the internet. I then have to switch off the router (Voyager 210) and re-start it, after which the internet is fine until I try to download again. As soon as I start to download the Ethernet light on the router starts flashing and I am stuck with “Connecting…” although it never does.
My ISP suggested switching off the Windows firewall, but I am reluctant to do so in case I open up my brand new pc to problems. I have the latest McAfee Internet Security suite so I would hope to be safe but can I be sure?
Any suggestions would be appreciated as it will be annoying if the extra security of windows prevents my full access to the internet!!
Reggieboy
My ISP suggested switching off the Windows firewall, but I am reluctant to do so in case I open up my brand new pc to problems. I have the latest McAfee Internet Security suite so I would hope to be safe but can I be sure?
Any suggestions would be appreciated as it will be annoying if the extra security of windows prevents my full access to the internet!!
Reggieboy
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