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waterwatcher123

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4. It is probably your security software - especially if it automatically goes into VPN mode (virtual private network).

Reply to rampartd (Original post)

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 09:02 AM

Nov 2024

My security software automatically turns on the VPN after restarting or a cold start. You-tube videos do exactly the same for me until it is turned off (then it loads automatically). The VPN is a good idea for any financial transactions or purchases, however (better protection for those situations).

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after years of watching videos on du, this message now pops up whenever i click "play" [View all] rampartd Nov 2024 OP

I have the same problem dhol82 Nov 2024 #1

lets stay in touch on this one. rampartd Nov 2024 #3

seems associated with bitdefen der vpn rampartd Nov 2024 #8

I'm sure that's a thing but, it just sounds like the Swedish Chefs on the Muppets dhol82 Nov 2024 #11

It was only appearing for me on my phone woodsprite Nov 2024 #2

I have Firefox on my desktop but not on the iPad. dhol82 Nov 2024 #12

It is probably your security software - especially if it automatically goes into VPN mode (virtual private network). waterwatcher123 Nov 2024 #4

seems associated with bitdefen der vpn rampartd Nov 2024 #7

Apparently it's not DU but YouTube where most of the videos come from. Biophilic Nov 2024 #5

I'm always reluctant to recommend software MaineBlueBear Nov 2024 #6

Same problem here. It's driving me nuts. Firestorm49 Nov 2024 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Nanuke Nov 2024 #10

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