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How do I use Webroot Anywhere when traveling and logging in to an open network?
When I'm in a motel and needing to log into their open network, Webroot Anywhere causes a problem. If the network login opens a browser Window where I have to go through steps to enter a code, there's a message at the bottom of the first window that Webroot is looking to check the site, which it can't do since without being able to use the site I have no network connections. I've had to temporarily diable Webroot to make the network connection, and then restart it. Since this is a common situation for laptop users, there must be some fix but I haven't been able to find it.
Best answer by Baldrick
Hi donb
Welcome to the Community Forums.
You should not have to disable WSA to do what you are trying to do and so Petrovic is correct in terms of ultimately a support ticket should be raised with the Support Team re. this issue, so that they can investigate it for you.
But in the short term (for future reference), and to confirm or not that WSA is the issue, you can shut down WSA protection by right clicking on the notification tray icon, and from the context menu displayed selecting 'Shut down protection'. You will then need to enter the CAPTCHA code displayed and WSA should then be off.
But as soon as you are connected your first action should be to double click the WSA desktop icon to restart WSA and therefore the protection of your device, as it is inadvisable to be connected to the internet, especially where you are, without its protection.
Hope that helps?
Regards, Baldrick
View originalWelcome to the Community Forums.
You should not have to disable WSA to do what you are trying to do and so Petrovic is correct in terms of ultimately a support ticket should be raised with the Support Team re. this issue, so that they can investigate it for you.
But in the short term (for future reference), and to confirm or not that WSA is the issue, you can shut down WSA protection by right clicking on the notification tray icon, and from the context menu displayed selecting 'Shut down protection'. You will then need to enter the CAPTCHA code displayed and WSA should then be off.
But as soon as you are connected your first action should be to double click the WSA desktop icon to restart WSA and therefore the protection of your device, as it is inadvisable to be connected to the internet, especially where you are, without its protection.
Hope that helps?
Regards, Baldrick
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