Computer Notebook issue

[Dale Allen]

I recently purchased an Acer notebook so I can surf the web on the porch instead of the basement. I had also recently updated my router to a wireless version. So, when I got the notebook I thought I was all set.
However, for the first few days the signal seemed weak and pages would often not load. I had all but decided that I needed a different wireless router that would send the signal farther.
Then, after much searching and reading and fiddling with settings, I discovered the problem. Turns out it was the firewall in McAfee. Turned that off and all is great. This thing rocks!
So, why do these manufacturers put trial software on these things that cause problems? I didn't upgrade or change any hardware so it was a problem from the start as I think it would have had the same effect on any router. I will soon be dumping the trial stuff for Avast anyway.

Oh and BTW, a wireless mouse is the cat's meow!

 

[sbwertz]

Actually, you can probably turn the firewall back on now. After it has "found" the router, you can usually turn the firewall back on and the firewall will allow the router in.

I always take the free trial antivirus stuff off my systems and replace them with AVG FREE. It does a better job and doesn't use as many computer resources so the system runs faster.

Also download and install CCLEANER from piriform and MALWAREBYTES from malwarebytes.org. Those three programs will keep you pretty free of viruses and malware.

CCLEANER keeps your system running faster by deleting old temp files, garbage left from uninstalls, broken links, etc.