[access-uk] Re: networks
- From: Stuart MacMillan <bznclty@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:06:29 -0700
Ron,
You can still get AVG for free it just takes more links to get to it.
They also try to get you to do some deals to upgrade to a premium
version.
The best free solution though for Windows is Microsofts Security essentials.
Here are the links for both for you to make your choice;
AVG Free;
http://free.avg.com/us-en/download-free-antivirus
MSE;
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
Stuart
On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 6:11 AM, Ron Sears <r.sears1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thanks Larry, and George, Marie and all who helped me to get on line with my
> netbook. Another problem please. I am trying to download AVG free but it
> is asking me for money, is it not free any more? Or should I try another
> one? I am using AVAST on another computer. It also looks as though Jaws 10
> is not suitable for netbooks, is that right?
>
> All help gratefully received.
>
> Cheers
>
> Ron
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: LaMcAs
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 9:40 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: networks
>
> Hello Ron
>
>
>
> Ok taking in to account you have no “switch” to turn yoru Wi-Fi on and off,
> there is a key which does the same.
>
>
>
> On your netbook at the bottom left there is a key marked Fn – this is a key
> that toggles what other keys do.
>
>
>
> Now look along the F1-F12 keys and there are symbols on them which are in a
> different colour, the colour will be the same colour as the Fn characters
> are.
>
>
>
> One of them will have a wireless icon (beacon with rings round it.
>
>
>
> Press the Fn key plus the key that is marked Wi-Fi and this should toggle
> wireless on and off.
>
>
>
> HTH
>
>
>
> Larry & Elliot GD (Guide Dog)
>
> London, UK
>
>
>
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Ron Sears
> Sent: 13 March 2011 08:43
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: networks
>
>
>
> Thanks George I will try that. Would there be something in settings to
> check?
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
> Ron
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: George Bell
>
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 8:16 AM
>
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: networks
>
>
>
> Hi Ron,
>
>
>
> It's just possible your wireless router is set to "Hidden". or to not
> broadcast it's presence.
>
>
>
> Ask your wife to try right clicking on the crossed icon, and see what
> options you get.
>
>
>
> George.
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Ron Sears
> Sent: 13 March 2011 08:05
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: networks
>
> Hello George, well as I was explaining to Marie, there is no switch as such
> to switch Wi-Fi on but there is a little thing at the bottom of the screen
> which you have to click. My wife tells me there is a cross on the top of
> it. Both she and Narrator are telling me that there is no network
> available. There is because all other devices are working through it. All
> leads are connected and my IPod is picking up the network so at the moment
> it is a mystery.
>
>
>
> Thanks for helping.
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
> Ron
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: George Bell
>
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 4:49 AM
>
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: networks
>
>
>
> Hi Ron,
>
>
>
> Marie has pretty well answered your question. Is it turned on?
>
>
>
> George.
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Ron Sears
> Sent: 12 March 2011 20:34
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: networks
>
> wirelessly George
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
> Ron
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: George Bell
>
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 8:17 PM
>
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: networks
>
>
>
> Did I miss how you are trying to connect the netbook? Is it wired to the
> router, or are you trying wirelessly?
>
>
>
>
>
> George.
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Ron Sears
> Sent: 12 March 2011 18:46
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] networks
>
> Hello Folks, I have two computers connected with leads and a laptop
> connected with a wireless card. Using a Netgear modem and router. I am
> trying to connect my new netbook to the home network but it is saying there
> is no network set up. My wife tells me there is a cross over where the
> network icon is on the screen. Any ideas anyone? All other computers are
> okay.
>
>
>
> A new modem and router combined is being delivered from Virgin on Tuesday.
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
> Ron
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