Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.

[DavidR]

Sorry my mistake it should have been Yes it should, as effectively it is just an executable file. 

The emphasis is on running the executable from windows normal mode.

[nightshade]

Thanks David. Hopefully this will help with the nordvpn connection issue.

[DavidR]

You're welcome.

I recall some other mentions about nordvpn recently, but for the life of me I can't remember or find it.

[MrDJ]

You're welcome.

I recall some other mentions about nordvpn recently, but for the life of me I can't remember or find it.

might have been my post a few months back.
no issues with nord or avast premium except DSN leak due to avast real site.

was advised to report it but just not enough hours in the day for the past 6 months.

[DavidR]

Unfortunately I don't run any VPN, so I can't speak from personal experience.

Really testing my memory here, but I seem to recall it being to do with the Avast Firewall (even in Avast Free, which I also don't use) not being set to Private and Trusted network, etc.  Which may get in the way of letting a VPN through the firewall.

Given that this is still troubling you, I would suggest setting aside some time to report the issue, or accepting this would continue to trouble you.  Its a bit of which is the lessor of two evils

[MrDJ]

Unfortunately I don't run any VPN, so I can't speak from personal experience.

Really testing my memory here, but I seem to recall it being to do with the Avast Firewall (even in Avast Free, which I also don't use) not being set to Private and Trusted network, etc.  Which may get in the way of letting a VPN through the firewall.

Given that this is still troubling you, I would suggest setting aside some time to report the issue, or accepting this would continue to trouble you.  Its a bit of which is the lessor of two evils

Thanks David. you are correct of course and will try and report it tomorrow when i know ill have a couple of hours free.
Not the firewall as auto sets to private but thanks for your reply.

[DavidR]

You're welcome.

[nightshade]

Due to illness I haven't tried any of those kind fixes that you all have helped me with, but I'll report back as to what the results are once I have.

The laptop is very slow unfortunately, I really do need to purchase a new one.

Thanks to all.

[nightshade]

Really testing my memory here, but I seem to recall it being to do with the Avast Firewall (even in Avast Free, which I also don't use) not being set to Private and Trusted network, etc.  Which may get in the way of letting a VPN through the firewall.

I'll take a look at that, thanks DavidR

[nightshade]

I already have avast clear on the laptop, is it recommended that I download a fresh copy?

Yes.

Thanks.

[Asyn]

You're welcome.

[nightshade]

Unfortunately I don't run any VPN, so I can't speak from personal experience.

Really testing my memory here, but I seem to recall it being to do with the Avast Firewall (even in Avast Free, which I also don't use) not being set to Private and Trusted network, etc.  Which may get in the way of letting a VPN through the firewall

Is there a setting I should change on the windows firewall do you think?

[nightshade]

I think it may be a setting on the Avast free program.

I don't have the Avast Firewall enabled only the windows firewall.

[nightshade]

Okay, so after some tests I've found that NordVPN connects only if I disable Avasts Web Shield.

Is there anyway round this?

[nightshade]

Fixed it by adding the following to the Avast exception list.

https://api.nordvpn.com/