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First thing and don't kick me is to think back to what has happened since you last were able to send. What is the error code you get? Can you go back to a previous point when it did work OK?
 
Silly thought Ernie, when you are composing e-mail, is your computer automatically sending them to draft status - mine does sometimes and then I cant send it, until I re-open it in the draft folder, hit continue compose and then it will send - worth a look.
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Might be worth resetting your modem/hub, had a similar problem accessing various websites including BT and resetting cured the problem.
 
Hi GER22VAN - need a bit more info!

1.What are you using for emails - web based, Outlook, Outlook Express, Thunderbird etc?
2. Are you getting any error messages?
3. Do the emails stay in your outbox or disappear?
4. Can you access the Internet OK (presumably yes or you couldn't have posted your question!!)
 
I think that I had the trouble some time back and changed to Virgin from BT, could not access the internet but that part is now fixed. I use Outlook Express,Emails stay in my my out box. I shall have to recheck that error message I get.
Many Thanks to everyone.
 
I get PopOrange but I thought I should now be with Virgin.
D'ont quite understand it. Should be paying for Orange untill next month.
 
You need to check all the account settings, particularly the port numbers which are not the same in all email clients and the server names. You should be able to google 'email settings for Virgin' (for example) to get the info if you don't have it already.
 
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I have always been with BT since having a PC 8 years ago and never had any major problems, think they are the best server for people like me who are not to PC wise. Simple and straight forward, on the odd occassion I have had a problem i find their tech help/advice easy to follow and problem always solved. Also find their email section simple and reliable. Eric
 
Two days ago downloaded Windows 8 as a upgrade for my Windows 7,but the problem I`am having is that the screen keeps freezing after about two hours of use, I then have to switch off and then sign back in again,do I now need another Anti Virus or will the original one be ok ?as it now tells me it is out of date on Windows 8. Many thanks Geoffrey.
 
I think there are 2 separate issues here Geoffrey.

The antivirus will need updating by the looks of it - which one are you using?

As for the freezing that may be caused by conflicts with the programs you have on the PC already. You may need to download updated drivers. Did you run a MS check for compatibility prior to loading Windows 8?
 
Bernie thank you for your reply,the antivirus I am running isMcAfee and yes I did do a MS check for compatibility but not being a expert sometimes things are missed that shouldn`t be. Geoffrey.
 
As your PC runs for up to 2 hours before it freezes I suspect your problem could be due to overheating. Reading various forums does suggest that Windows 8 is more processor intensive than Windows 7 so would produce more heat. Check that your cooling fins are all clear of dust. John
 
Thank you Bernie for the link.hope to progress from there. also thank you Jukebox for your comments. Geoffrey.
 
Does anyone use a VPN on win 7? I`ve been looking into using a VPN on my laptop, But it looks a bit complicated for a non techie like me. Is it simple & if i mess up will i be able to put things back to the way they were? Also, is it extra security from hackers/malware?
 
My son uses a VPN for his business when he is travelling around and may need to use a 'public wifi hot spot'. I'd stay like the rest of us Smudger ! ...:D
 
you can use cyberghost on win 7 its a free download and you can use it for upto 3 hours before being cut off and then just log on again kind reguards sidwho
 
Sidwho,
I`ve tried the free version of cyberghost & I`m not that impressed. I had to wait for a free slot to become available, & apart from anonymity it doesn`t offer much in the way of security unless you upgrade to the premium version. If I knew that the premium version was any good, then I might consider it, but the free version is not for me.
 
Apparently the latest Opera browser includes a VPN. I haven't tried it though. I have never used a VPN though, I might try it one day.
 
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Apparently the latest Opera browser includes a VPN. I haven't tried it though. I have never used a VPN though, I might try it one day.
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It doesn`t include anonymity for p2p file sharing. Big brother is out there watching us :-}
 
I was downloading when i noticed i`d been disconnected from the net, but my download was still continuing. How is this possible? I was using a vpn & bit comet. I just don`t understand how you can do a p2p download when not on the net?
 
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I was downloading when i noticed i`d been disconnected from the net, but my download was still continuing. How is this possible? I was using a vpn & bit comet. I just don`t understand how you can do a p2p download when not on the net?
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You can't. Most likely it's either bitcomet taking its time to realise that the connection has gone and the transfer rates are averaged over time, the same emptying its cache, or whatever was telling you that the connection was gone wasn't entirely accurate.
 
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You can't. Most likely it's either bitcomet taking its time to realise that the connection has gone and the transfer rates are averaged over time, the same emptying its cache, or whatever was telling you that the connection was gone wasn't entirely accurate.
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Thanks wam. Does anyone know of a safe youtube mp3 converter? It seems everyone i`ve tried has been flagged as dangerous by Norton or Malwarebytes. There`s some good music on youtube that i`d like to download safely. If someone could steer me to a safe converter it would be much appreciated.
 
Hi Smudger,
Conversion programs Youtube to mp4 or mp3 often do come with a lot of unwanted baggage. The way I do it is to use an app named 'Audacity' which is a aimed at general sound editing. Using a setting in audacity 'Windows WASAPI' it will record any music (without microphones etc) which is actually playing in your computer ... the snag is you have play the song and it records in real time ... you cannot feed a load of Youtube URLs into it ... so it is not a bulk recorder.
The screenshot below shows it actually recording stereo on my Win 10 computer with Norton, Malwarebytes, and Windows Defender monitoring. I just play the recordings in my own computer using VLC and don't do anything else with them.
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