Problem When launching google chrome and searching using google on google chrome you get a lot of pop ups and other advertising happening. This happens even when there should not be any advertising. Cause This is commonly caused by adware on your machine. Adware is a piece of software that is downloaded alongside another piece… Continue reading Chrome reset for adware issues
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Can’t connect to Internet – Error 651
Problem On Windows 7, you are unable to connect to the Internet and see the following message: “Error 651: The Modem (or other connecting device) has reported an error.” Solution Try the following: Reset TCP/IP Settings. If using a Laptop, make sure the wireless switch or button is turned on. Replace the RAS PPPoE driver:… Continue reading Can’t connect to Internet – Error 651
Remove Norton products
To completely remove your Norton product, download and run the file that applies to you. Remove Norton 360: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/n360/buDump.exe Remove any of the following programs: Norton Antivirus Norton Internet Security Norton Business Suite Norton Security Suite Norton Systemworks Norton Ghost Norton Save & Restore ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe
Find the fastest DNS servers
For Advanced Users. You can improve the speed of your internet connection by using a tool called namebench which scans a list of DNS servers and finds which one’s will perform faster for you. Click here to go to the namebench project site. Click Downloads to get the latest versions for Windows & Mac.
Wireless connection status: Validating Identity…
Problem You cannot use the Internet and see the following message: “Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on the network”. The status of the connection states “Validating Identity…”. Solution Press the Windows key + R. Type ncpa.cpl and press Enter. Right click on your Wireless adapter and click Properties. Click the Wireless… Continue reading Wireless connection status: Validating Identity…