For about a week now, I can't load pictures here. Anyone else having troubles with it? I can still load them on other forums and Facebook so I don't think the problem is on my end. When I load a picture it gets to 90% and just quits.

 

Nope, no issues. Do you get an error message? Your pictures may be too big.

 

I would re-size them. Smaller. Windows has a picture re-sizer.

 

Just tried to load a 73.8 kb picture and same thing. Stops at 90% This is the only place I am having trouble.

 

Are you using a VPN, you cannot use one for this site? Are you getting an error message? When I get strange operations, I would clear all my browsing data except the passwords.

 

I have always had a VPN but just changed who I am getting it through. I didn't think of that causing it.

 

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...on-vpn-166365/

 

 

Fantastic!!!! All I did was change the location on the VPN and it worked. Thanks for the link.

 

np

 

As mentioned in the CO post (URL link), it's most likely the result of IB blocking ASN IP address blocks, changing VPN server location "generally" fixes the issue.

 

Glad it’s figured out.

 

On another subject, How needed is an antivirus like Norton? I hear of free ones but are they any good? For the most part, I don't go places I shouldn't on the net and don't open things I don't know what they are. Do I even really need one? I don't think my work computer has one and never had a virus.

 

What OS are you running?

 

I cannot speak to any other OS other than a MS OS; therefore, Unix, Linux, Apple, etc. are off-the-table. If you're using MS OS W10 or W11 I would NOT use ANY 3rd-Party AV s/w. Ensure you have Microsoft Defender Antivirus enabled on your OS. That is the ONLY AV s/w you need.

 

I’ve been using windows defender for years, Norton slows down windows.

 

I have Windows 10 on a Dell desk top. as far as OS, I have no idea what that even means. Remember, I am the guy that is lost on computers. I used VIsta up until 2 years ago and had WAY less trouble using it as I have the 10. So my 10 may already have an anti virus?

 

Windows defender works well as I stated above. I've been using it since windows 7 and it's free.

 

I guess I need to look it up. Is it something I download or is it already on the computer? If it is free, I will get rid of my Norton.

 

I actually don't really know if my Norton is doing anything. All I have are adds pop up to the side wanting me to buy more protection. It don't ever say it is actually doing anything.

 

OS stands for "Operating System" (rather basic). You're running W10 (Windows 10) OS (Operating System), you said. Just go to Search on your computer and type in Microsoft Defender Antivirus - it will show up in Windows Security>Virus & Threat Protection. Make sure it's enabled. It is built into the OS (Windows 10), remove your Norton AV. You can also search anywhere on the Internet to find a plethora of videos & documents demonstrating how to enable Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

 

Thanks, I will play with this soon. I never liked Norton anyway.

 

I suggest, once you're in the Windows Security arena/page, you ensure you have both the Public & Private Firewall turned ON (enabled).
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