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Stefan
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FYI Periodic 'new version check" Mar 20, 2023 5:51:15 GMT -5

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Post by Stefan on Mar 20, 2023 5:51:15 GMT -5

SPFLite version 23041 and later.

George,

This is a "heads-up" rather than a code bug.

Today SPFLite startup was refused by the Firewall in Norton Security.

Reason given is: "SPFLite2 Editor does not have a valid digital signature" whilst trying outbound access to 74.208.236.39:80, www.spflite.com.

Reproducible via OPTIONS - GENERAL - <Check Now>

I note the error only occurs if internet traffic goes via the VPN (NORDVpn) and does NOT occur when VPN is off.

I also note that a subsequent attempt to start SPFlite is successful.

This suggests that the periodic check for a new version is possibly not sensitive to a failure to connect.

In this case, does it wait for the next interval or does it check again on the next day?

Last Edit: Mar 20, 2023 5:52:18 GMT -5 by Stefan

George
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FYI Periodic 'new version check" Mar 20, 2023 8:53:13 GMT -5

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Post by George on Mar 20, 2023 8:53:13 GMT -5

Stefan: If it fails, the last check date is not updated, so it should just try again.

I use NordVPN as well, it messes up a fair number of web sites, including FreeForums. FreeForums continually blocks the NordVPN servers from access, and I have to switch servers till I find one they haven't blocked yet.

Some of the interference is only partial and hard to figure.
E.g. I can access Walmart.COM (the US site) - no problem.
When I access Walmart.CA (the Cdn site) it sort of works. I can search for products, but they all show 'Not Available' where the price would be. I have to suspend NordVPN and refresh the screen to get the price.

The tale that VPNs are transparent is just that, a tale.

George