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Title: Lately not able to login to free Wi-fi sites
Post by: REDACTED on February 19, 2018, 06:39:42 AM

I have been able to log into my local library & other sites with my android tablet & laptop but just this last week not able to.  I have the free version of Avast, Version 18.1.2326,  virus definitions 180218-10. Could it be stopping me in some way? I do not have a lot of data so the library etc is very handy.

Title: Re: Lately not able to login to free Wi-fi sites
Post by: Asyn on February 19, 2018, 09:20:58 AM

Quote from: Kiwi-cass on February 19, 2018, 06:39:42 AM

Could it be stopping me in some way?

Easy test, disable Avast and try again.

Title: Re: Lately not able to login to free Wi-fi sites
Post by: REDACTED on February 20, 2018, 05:20:09 AM

Thank u for your answer.  Please excuse my ignorance but when u say "disable Avast" what exactly do u mean? Please explain a bit further if u wouldn't mind.

Title: Re: Lately not able to login to free Wi-fi sites
Post by: Asyn on February 20, 2018, 05:35:23 AM

Right click the Avast tray icon, you find the option there.

Title: Re: Lately not able to login to free Wi-fi sites
Post by: REDACTED on February 20, 2018, 05:52:28 AM

Thank u, found it under Avast Shields Control.  Will try later in the week when I am over at the library.  Will let u know if it works.  :)

Title: Re: Lately not able to login to free Wi-fi sites
Post by: Asyn on February 20, 2018, 05:57:30 AM

OK, you're welcome.

Title: Re: Lately not able to login to free Wi-fi sites
Post by: REDACTED on February 20, 2018, 10:58:05 PM

I am not able to do the same for my tablet. I only have the Avast app & there is a drop down on the top left that says Avast is running & also shows anything else that downloads etc. My tablet is an Android.

Title: Re: Lately not able to login to free Wi-fi sites
Post by: Asyn on February 21, 2018, 04:34:57 AM

Quote from: Kiwi-cass on February 20, 2018, 10:58:05 PM

I am not able to do the same for my tablet. I only have the Avast app & there is a drop down on the top left that says Avast is running & also shows anything else that downloads etc. My tablet is an Android.

-> https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=66.0

Title: Re: Lately not able to login to free Wi-fi sites
Post by: REDACTED on February 21, 2018, 05:25:47 AM

Thank u,  was able to connect to the library Wi-Fi OK this morning.  Went to your link but not sure what exactly it was I was supposed to look at.  Us oldies get a bit confused  :)

Title: Re: Lately not able to login to free Wi-fi sites
Post by: Asyn on February 21, 2018, 06:12:17 AM

Quote from: Kiwi-cass on February 21, 2018, 05:25:47 AM

Thank u,  was able to connect to the library Wi-Fi OK this morning.  Went to your link but not sure what exactly it was I was supposed to look at.  Us oldies get a bit confused  :)

OK, you're welcome. That's the link to the Android forum section (in case you need it).

Title: Re: Lately not able to login to free Wi-fi sites
Post by: REDACTED on February 23, 2018, 04:08:05 AM

Forgot to say it was only my laptop that connected to the library wi-fi, still no luck with my tablet. Tried at local shopping centre & at McDonalds today.  It says connected but not able to do anything. Cannot get a browser page to open for either so can connect.

Title: Re: Lately not able to login to free Wi-fi sites
Post by: Asyn on February 23, 2018, 04:50:27 AM

Best you ask in the Android section.