[Simply Computers] Re: OpenDNS Problem

 

OpenDNS.org is a legitimate site that can help protect one from going to a bad website by accident.

It also has a feature where one can signup for an account, and then set options to what websites are restricted.

If the WiFi hot spot that you are using subscribes to OpenDNS.org, I don't blame them a bit, however I don't understand why that would be set to block you from going to antivirus software websites.

Does this WiFi hotspot have anyone in charge? You might show them your problem, or contact your legitimate ISP ... they should be able to explain it.

Or take your laptop to a library, or Starbucks, and download your antivirus software from there. (I recommend Avast, but AVG is good)

ps ... you may be able to bypass OpenDNS on your computer by changing your TCP/IP settings in Network Connections from "Obtain automatically" to a set number. Change them to the Google Public DNS:

http://code.google.com/speed/public-dns/

rogerX

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, Devan <devan1207@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am using a Wifi Spot facilty provided by a legitimate ISP for my
> internet connections.
> Recently before protecting my Laptop with virus protection,I have been
> surfing the net.
> I decided to use AVG free softwares.So each time I try to connect to AVG
> website
> I am immediatly hijacked by this OpenDNS site which in return notified
> that it can't
> download the AVG site.The same things happens when I try to connect to
> other popular
> anti-virus protection software products.All other sites are good to go
> for instant connection.
>
> Any experts out there have a clue to why this is happening?..I just want
> to get this OpenDNS
> out of my way and out of my sight(its pretty annoying).
>
> Deeply appreaciate for kind assistances.
>
> Devan
>
> Knowledge is free
> Power to knowledge
>

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