Hi Gowton,
I switched on my pc this morning and coudn't connect to the router again.
Let’s try to
Reset your Router to its default configuration to see if that solves the problem.
- This can be done by inserting something like an opened paper clip into a small hole labeled Reset that's usually found at the back of the router.
- Press and hold down the small button inside until the lights on the front of the router blink off and then on again (usually about 10 seconds).
- If you don’t know your router's default password, you can look it up. HERE
- You will need to reconfigure any security settings you had in place prior to the reset.
- You may also need to ask your Internet Service Provider (ISP) which DNS servers your network should be using.
Note: After resetting your router, it is important to set a
non-default password, and if possible,
username, on the router.
Let me know how it goes.
Also can you recommend any good virus protection programs I can install for free or are SBSD and Microsoft Security Essencials efficient enough?
Microsoft Security Essencials is one of the better free applications, but here are some applications that will help to better secure your PC.
Install SiteAdvisor
SiteAdvisor is a toolbar for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox which alerts you if you're about to enter a potentially dangerous website.
You can find more information and download it from
Here
Install WinPatrol
As a robust security monitor,
WinPatrol will alert you to hijackings, malware attacks and critical changes made to your computer without your permission. WinPatrol takes snapshot of your critical system resources and alerts you to any changes that may occur without your knowledge.
For more information, please visit
HERE
MVPS Hosts
Install MVPS Hosts File From Here
The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer.
You can Find the Tutorial HERE
