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trouble loading mumsnet site on lap top windows 10 ,running Bullguard

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gingeroots · 03/12/2016 10:07

I use Mumsnet a lot and the difficuty is driving me mad .

I constantly get "Mumsnet isn't working /sent no data " /error = empty message .

Sometimes loads in strange format - HUGE logo and the just text .

I've recently got new laptop ,as said Windows 10 and Bullguard installed .

Can I fix this ?

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AwfulSomething · 09/12/2016 16:04

I had to google Bullguard! I wouldn't bother with it. Windows Defender and Malwarebytes (free) is sufficient alongside prudent browsing and email habits. Install ublock origin as an extension to whichever browser you are using.

I would be inclined to reinstall Windows 10.

WitchTyler · 09/12/2016 16:55

Is mumsnet the only website that you are having problems with, or are there others?

gingeroots · 09/12/2016 20:28

Install ublock origin as an extension to whichever browser you are using
would this help with my problems with MN awfulsomething ? Or is the action related to not bothering with Bullguard and using Windows Defender and Malwayrebites ?

Tyler - yes it's only MN .Could it be all the advertising banners .that load with it ?????

Actually it seems a bit less inclined to come up with error messages now .But is slow .

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WitchTyler · 09/12/2016 21:27

Which browser are you using? Microsoft Edge?

gingeroots · 09/12/2016 21:32

Apparently I'm using Chrome 54 -I just googled and that's what it said .
Is that a bad choice of browser ?

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AwfulSomething · 10/12/2016 14:12

Upgrade Chrome to 55 via settings - so far a better version. Chrome is a perfectly acceptable browser.

My suggestions were to help you browse safely without wasting money! Windows Defender is built in, Malwarebytes has a free option (although this Bullgard could be causing your problems, years in IT and a lot of time on IT forums and I had never heard of it...) If you google ublock origin it is a highly recommended extension to aid in safe browsing. You'll also learn a bit how various exploits occur.

WitchTyler · 10/12/2016 14:50

I also like Chrome a lot. To narrow down the issue though, could you try accessing mumsnet through the built in Microsoft Edge and see if the problem remains?

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