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Discussions tagged with 'online activities' on WindowsForum.com cover a range of connectivity and privacy issues encountered during web browsing, gaming, and other internet use. Common topics include internet disconnections that occur when performing online tasks, DNS client problems caused by large hosts files, and network configuration issues affecting IPv4/IPv6 connections. Users also discuss privacy controls in Internet Explorer 9 that restrict third-party tracking of online activity. Troubleshooting steps often involve resetting Winsock, adjusting hosts files, or using ad blockers. These threads reflect real-world challenges Windows users face when maintaining stable and secure online activities.
  1. stueycaster

    Steven Black Hosts File causing problems

    I was using the Steven Black Hosts File to block malware and Ads. But lately the DNS Client kept activating and using 30 - 50% of my CPU and blocking me from doing anything online. By googling the symptoms of my DNS Client getting stuck like that I found that it can be caused by too large of a...
    • stueycaster
    • Thread
    • adblock ads blocking tools browser cpu usage dns client file size hosts file malware mvps hosts network issues online activities performance solutions steven black system resources troubleshooting web security windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software
  2. K

    Windows 8 How do YOU use Windows 8?

    Hey folks, I'm new here at this forum but I'd like to get the ball rolling. Post a short description of your everyday usage of Windows 8, your system (laptop, desktop, Surface, or custom) and one praise and one gripe. I'll start out with mine I decided this holidays to finally build my own...
    • kmstrube81
    • Thread
    • 3d movies customization desktop setup discussion email facebook file explorer gaming gripe media metro ui online activities pc build performance power users praise reddit touchscreen user experience windows 8
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. flyfire2002

    Windows 7 ADSL IPv4 and IPv6 not connected

    Alright, firstly, please forgive my poor English. I'll try my best to explain all the issues clearly. Link Removed from very above downto the third line are: IPv4 connection : not connected (Not OK, it wasn't like that) IPv6 connection : not connected (No public IPv6 connection in China, this...
    • flyfire2002
    • Thread
    • active networks adsl connection drivers ea origin internet ipv4 ipv6 local area connection media state network network issues network reset network settings network sharing online activities reset troubleshooting unidentified network windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  4. C

    Windows 7 Internet Cutting Out... But Not?

    I've been having an odd issue recently where I will be browsing or doing other online activities and then, without warning, my internet will cut out. Strictly speaking, it's difficult to even recognize the issue because my network connection box doesn't gain a little yellow triangle with an...
    • Chamenas
    • Thread
    • browser computer issues connection disconnect gaming home network hotspot shield internet netgear network network card online activities proxy reconnect router software timeout troubleshooting webcam windows 7
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  5. cybercore

    Internet Explorer 9 Doubles Web Privacy Control

    Microsoft has announced that Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) supports two separate technologies for restricting access to information related to a user's online activity. One of the privacy features was recently prompted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Both technologies involve the way...
    • cybercore
    • Thread
    • ad targeting advertising browser browser innovation data sharing do not track ftc recommendations internet explorer microsoft online activities privacy privacygroups tracking tracking prevention user awareness user control web security web standards
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  6. Aman1238

    Windows 7 (x64)Internet disconnects after doing anything online

    Ok, so I just got Windows 7 64 bit on my computer and everything went fine. But the network keeps disconnecting. Any load on the internet (downloading, browsing, chatting etc) disconnects the entire PC from the network. When I download or browse the web, it gives me a exclamation mark on the...
    • Aman1238
    • Thread
    • connectivity disconnect downloading driver issues ethernet exclamation mark internet disconnect network driver network issues nvidia online activities pc restart pc troubleshooting reinstall reset technology help troubleshooting web browsing windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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