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February 14th 10, 04:28 PM
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Advisability of ISP Proposed DNS Server Numbers Changes on Windows
I could not find a Windows 7 discussion group, which seems to mean that Win 7
users go to Vista groups. My ISP, Earthlink delivered by Comcast cable, says the only way I can get out of their very much unwanted Earthlink Search Assistant is to change the DNS numbers to, apparently. two preset numbers selected by a radio button in my Windows programs. My question is whether choosing this option has additional consequences and if those are likely to be good or bad for me re security, speed, etc. The Earthlink Toolbar is not installed; Earthlink just jams Search Assistant on you anyway because you use their email service, taking any terms you search on in Google that did not work, and displaying it on the Earthlink help site. Not welcome; probably barely legal--I don't know about that 
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February 14th 10, 05:06 PM
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Advisability of ISP Proposed DNS Server Numbers Changes on Windows
Hi
Using another DNS should not be a problem. You can try 4.2.2.2 & 4.2.2.3 Win 7 public support is here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...stdesc&lc=1033 Jack (MS, MVP-Networking). "Tom461" wrote in message ... I could not find a Windows 7 discussion group, which seems to mean that Win 7 users go to Vista groups. My ISP, Earthlink delivered by Comcast cable, says the only way I can get out of their very much unwanted Earthlink Search Assistant is to change the DNS numbers to, apparently. two preset numbers selected by a radio button in my Windows programs. My question is whether choosing this option has additional consequences and if those are likely to be good or bad for me re security, speed, etc. The Earthlink Toolbar is not installed; Earthlink just jams Search Assistant on you anyway because you use their email service, taking any terms you search on in Google that did not work, and displaying it on the Earthlink help site. Not welcome; probably barely legal--I don't know about that
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February 14th 10, 05:06 PM
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Advisability of ISP Proposed DNS Server Numbers Changes on Windows
Hi
Using another DNS should not be a problem. You can try 4.2.2.2 & 4.2.2.3 Win 7 public support is here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...stdesc&lc=1033 Jack (MS, MVP-Networking). "Tom461" wrote in message ... I could not find a Windows 7 discussion group, which seems to mean that Win 7 users go to Vista groups. My ISP, Earthlink delivered by Comcast cable, says the only way I can get out of their very much unwanted Earthlink Search Assistant is to change the DNS numbers to, apparently. two preset numbers selected by a radio button in my Windows programs. My question is whether choosing this option has additional consequences and if those are likely to be good or bad for me re security, speed, etc. The Earthlink Toolbar is not installed; Earthlink just jams Search Assistant on you anyway because you use their email service, taking any terms you search on in Google that did not work, and displaying it on the Earthlink help site. Not welcome; probably barely legal--I don't know about that
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February 26th 10, 02:19 PM
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Advisability of ISP Proposed DNS Server Numbers Changes on Win
Thanks for providing me with alternative fixed DNS's. But what about the
general issue of moving from a flexible DNS to some fixed DNS? A few web postings indicate this can be problematic, that flexible DNS numbers are more reliable. I don't know about security issues here--way beyond my pay grade. "Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote: Hi Using another DNS should not be a problem. You can try 4.2.2.2 & 4.2.2.3 Win 7 public support is here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...stdesc&lc=1033 Jack (MS, MVP-Networking). "Tom461" wrote in message ... I could not find a Windows 7 discussion group, which seems to mean that Win 7 users go to Vista groups. My ISP, Earthlink delivered by Comcast cable, says the only way I can get out of their very much unwanted Earthlink Search Assistant is to change the DNS numbers to, apparently. two preset numbers selected by a radio button in my Windows programs. My question is whether choosing this option has additional consequences and if those are likely to be good or bad for me re security, speed, etc. The Earthlink Toolbar is not installed; Earthlink just jams Search Assistant on you anyway because you use their email service, taking any terms you search on in Google that did not work, and displaying it on the Earthlink help site. Not welcome; probably barely legal--I don't know about that .
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February 26th 10, 02:19 PM
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Advisability of ISP Proposed DNS Server Numbers Changes on Win
Thanks for providing me with alternative fixed DNS's. But what about the
general issue of moving from a flexible DNS to some fixed DNS? A few web postings indicate this can be problematic, that flexible DNS numbers are more reliable. I don't know about security issues here--way beyond my pay grade. "Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote: Hi Using another DNS should not be a problem. You can try 4.2.2.2 & 4.2.2.3 Win 7 public support is here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...stdesc&lc=1033 Jack (MS, MVP-Networking). "Tom461" wrote in message ... I could not find a Windows 7 discussion group, which seems to mean that Win 7 users go to Vista groups. My ISP, Earthlink delivered by Comcast cable, says the only way I can get out of their very much unwanted Earthlink Search Assistant is to change the DNS numbers to, apparently. two preset numbers selected by a radio button in my Windows programs. My question is whether choosing this option has additional consequences and if those are likely to be good or bad for me re security, speed, etc. The Earthlink Toolbar is not installed; Earthlink just jams Search Assistant on you anyway because you use their email service, taking any terms you search on in Google that did not work, and displaying it on the Earthlink help site. Not welcome; probably barely legal--I don't know about that .
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February 26th 10, 05:54 PM
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Advisability of ISP Proposed DNS Server Numbers Changes on Win
On Feb 26, 3:19*pm, Tom461 wrote:
Thanks for providing me with alternative fixed DNS's. But what about the general issue of moving from a flexible DNS to some fixed DNS? A few web postings indicate this can be problematic, that flexible DNS numbers are more reliable. I don't know about security issues here--way beyond my pay grade. "Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote: Hi Using another DNS should not be a problem. You can try 4.2.2.2 & 4.2.2.3 Win 7 public support is here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...onetworking/th... Jack (MS, MVP-Networking). "Tom461" wrote in message ... I could not find a Windows 7 discussion group, which seems to mean that Win 7 users go to Vista groups. My ISP, Earthlink delivered by Comcast cable, says the only way I can get out of their very much unwanted Earthlink Search Assistant is to change the DNS numbers to, apparently. two preset numbers selected by a radio button in my Windows programs. My question is whether choosing this option has additional consequences and if those are likely to be good or bad for me re security, speed, etc. The Earthlink Toolbar is not installed; Earthlink just jams Search Assistant on you anyway because you use their email service, taking any terms you search on in Google that did not work, and displaying it on the Earthlink help site. Not welcome; probably barely legal--I don't know about that . 4.2.2.2 & 4.2.2.3 DNS server seems to be an up to date DNS service. Take a look at OpenDNS.org. This offers a free service which allows you complete control on the settings.
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February 26th 10, 05:54 PM
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Advisability of ISP Proposed DNS Server Numbers Changes on Win
On Feb 26, 3:19*pm, Tom461 wrote:
Thanks for providing me with alternative fixed DNS's. But what about the general issue of moving from a flexible DNS to some fixed DNS? A few web postings indicate this can be problematic, that flexible DNS numbers are more reliable. I don't know about security issues here--way beyond my pay grade. "Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote: Hi Using another DNS should not be a problem. You can try 4.2.2.2 & 4.2.2.3 Win 7 public support is here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...onetworking/th... Jack (MS, MVP-Networking). "Tom461" wrote in message ... I could not find a Windows 7 discussion group, which seems to mean that Win 7 users go to Vista groups. My ISP, Earthlink delivered by Comcast cable, says the only way I can get out of their very much unwanted Earthlink Search Assistant is to change the DNS numbers to, apparently. two preset numbers selected by a radio button in my Windows programs. My question is whether choosing this option has additional consequences and if those are likely to be good or bad for me re security, speed, etc. The Earthlink Toolbar is not installed; Earthlink just jams Search Assistant on you anyway because you use their email service, taking any terms you search on in Google that did not work, and displaying it on the Earthlink help site. Not welcome; probably barely legal--I don't know about that . 4.2.2.2 & 4.2.2.3 DNS server seems to be an up to date DNS service. Take a look at OpenDNS.org. This offers a free service which allows you complete control on the settings.
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March 4th 10, 08:43 PM
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Advisability of ISP Proposed DNS Server Numbers Changes on Win
On Feb 26, 3:19*pm, Tom461 wrote:
Thanks for providing me with alternative fixed DNS's. But what about the general issue of moving from a flexible DNS to some fixed DNS? A few web postings indicate this can be problematic, that flexible DNS numbers are more reliable. I don't know about security issues here--way beyond my pay grade. "Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote: Hi Using another DNS should not be a problem. You can try 4.2.2.2 & 4.2.2.3 Win 7 public support is here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...onetworking/th... Jack (MS, MVP-Networking). "Tom461" wrote in message ... I could not find a Windows 7 discussion group, which seems to mean that Win 7 users go to Vista groups. My ISP, Earthlink delivered by Comcast cable, says the only way I can get out of their very much unwanted Earthlink Search Assistant is to change the DNS numbers to, apparently. two preset numbers selected by a radio button in my Windows programs. My question is whether choosing this option has additional consequences and if those are likely to be good or bad for me re security, speed, etc. The Earthlink Toolbar is not installed; Earthlink just jams Search Assistant on you anyway because you use their email service, taking any terms you search on in Google that did not work, and displaying it on the Earthlink help site. Not welcome; probably barely legal--I don't know about that . Also, the "flexibility" DNS might not always contain the latest updates nor would contain the security "patches" to the DNS severing software.
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March 4th 10, 08:43 PM
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Advisability of ISP Proposed DNS Server Numbers Changes on Win
On Feb 26, 3:19*pm, Tom461 wrote:
Thanks for providing me with alternative fixed DNS's. But what about the general issue of moving from a flexible DNS to some fixed DNS? A few web postings indicate this can be problematic, that flexible DNS numbers are more reliable. I don't know about security issues here--way beyond my pay grade. "Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote: Hi Using another DNS should not be a problem. You can try 4.2.2.2 & 4.2.2.3 Win 7 public support is here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...onetworking/th... Jack (MS, MVP-Networking). "Tom461" wrote in message ... I could not find a Windows 7 discussion group, which seems to mean that Win 7 users go to Vista groups. My ISP, Earthlink delivered by Comcast cable, says the only way I can get out of their very much unwanted Earthlink Search Assistant is to change the DNS numbers to, apparently. two preset numbers selected by a radio button in my Windows programs. My question is whether choosing this option has additional consequences and if those are likely to be good or bad for me re security, speed, etc. The Earthlink Toolbar is not installed; Earthlink just jams Search Assistant on you anyway because you use their email service, taking any terms you search on in Google that did not work, and displaying it on the Earthlink help site. Not welcome; probably barely legal--I don't know about that . Also, the "flexibility" DNS might not always contain the latest updates nor would contain the security "patches" to the DNS severing software.
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