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I was doing come computer work during that period.....like upgrading Glasswire to the latest version.  But some things confuse me.....like why the adapter is being removed and added back?  Mostly this is me changing things in the computer.  here are some screen shots to match the period you mention. ... View more

Thanks a lot.  I think I have disabled Dropbox.  Will need to reboot computer.  Yes I have microsoft explorer and chrome.  I do have to boot up one of those occasionally.  See ya tomorrow.  ... View more

here ya go..... ... View more

ok I use Glary Utilities.  It had two entries for Dropbox.  One was enabled on startup and the other delayed.  I disabled the first one.  But the second entry was corrupt or something.  I was able to delete the second entry.  So maybe that was the problem. ... View more

ok will do BirdDog  thanks ... View more

thank you Gwalk ... View more

Birddog I don't know why dropbox is syncing.  It is not supposed to be running.  ... View more

ok here ya go.  Firefox is the high user because I have been researching routers and firmware ALL DAY.  LOL  Also do not know what is going on with dropbox.  It is not supposed to be loaded.  I have friend that sends me pedigree files.  guess she has been busy.  ... View more

ok gwalk will do another one. ... View more

I hope this works....first time for me.  Is this the image you wanted?  darinda ... View more

Gwalk......you are simply amazing.  You have confirmed a lot of what I have discovered by persistently trying to learn Glasswire.  I must say it is an amazing program for being free to use.  I HAVE found a number of windows and other program services running that can be disabled without harm.  It is a slow process but I'm getting there.  Some of these services ARE using internet data.  And some are just hogging my computer resources.  out of the ordinary upload activity is an indicator of certain things such as your OS sharing "Telemetry". This is something  I am checking out.  Have found some things already that were sharing that did not need to be running....have disabled them.  Thanks for saving me $99.....my husband will appreciate you very much.  LOL  yes I have been using the router to monitor devices.  I have an older linksys router.  Still looking for a better router.  You mention ASUS.  Not sure which model. Asus Router running the Merlin firmware and read total usage/usage per device right on the Routers interface. I have read a little about the Merlin firmware but unsure of how to install or which router to purchase.  This is my goal to monitor traffic per device at the router.  I am still checking on the windows updates.  Hoping I have not installed one which cannot be installed.  That is also a time consuming process.  Thank you for all your patience and understanding.  I have learned a lot during this last few days.  Understanding how it all works is sort of calming on the nerves.  I simply go batty when I see my meter dropping and no idea why.  Thanks again for helping me understand all of this.  ... View more

I had this same issue just a few weeks ago.  Lightening strike very close by....unknown where.  But hughesnet was down....no data at all...or at times I was getting a very weak signal but not good enough to open any webpages.  So I call tech support.  A check of the system revealed my dish was out of alignment....went out at the exact time of the storm and lightening.  I know who my local service tech is so gave him a call.  Would you believe the POLE in the ground was thrown out of alignment.  Once he reset the pole and realigned dish all was well again.  I was like hallelujah..that was so easy.  ... View more

Yes I have win 7 and the 9000.  The daily legacy plan is a problem because it does cross over 2 days.  I have not found a way to set Glasswire to cross over the two days.  From 7:00am to 2:00am next morning.  This is my current issue I'm trying to solve before purchase of the program.  I still have to check all those updates on the list you sent.  thanks Gabe, as I recall she has Win7. She also has a 9000 system on a daily legacy plan that is going to complicate remaining usage due to "roll-over". What data remains at 2am when her un-metered "free zone" starts is then saved and added to here next days allowance that is applied around 6am even though free zone is in effect until 7am for this plan type. Frankly I suspect Win7 being at the root of this. There are a list of KB's to be avoided as long as your arm. Some of those cause Win7/8/8.1 to emulate the "telemetry" behavior of Win10. ... View more

As I said above.....the mysterious data drain just stopped.  No idea why.  I just get weary of trying to find the cause.  I just want to surf for shopping and read my mail then get back to my first love my embroidery machine.  Dealing with darn computer and data problems puts me in a really bad mood.  LOL ... View more

gwalk I am aware of the win 7 updates to avoid.  Some I have already permanently blocked.  I have not check this whole list but I surely will.  Also I have an app installed to prevent win 10 from downloading.  You are correct they do keep coming back with a new number even.  I never let any updates install unless I have checked them out.  Microsoft is getting so sneaky about updates and forced updates. ... View more

Well I'm back!  gwalk I have been trying to work with glasswire.  Yes I agree seems to be a great way to trace usage.  I am still using the free version so cannot set the usage alerts yet nor the network devices.  Anyway back to glasswire.  I do understand just about the whole program.  But still have one issue.  I understand setting the dates with photo you provided and the sliders for setting the time period.  My problem is this.....my legacy period is from 7:00am to 2:00am.  At 2am I am in the free zone.  The rollover occurs just before 7am.  I cannot set the sliders to cross over the date into the next morning at 2am.  I guess I could just not count the 2 hours after midnight.  Is there anyway to permanently set the periods or is this always manual? My husband gets up at 4:00am and does most of his updates and downloads during the free period so I do not want to count those hours in my data usage.  I am trying to solve this issues before purchase of the glasswire program as I will need the $99 one for three computers. OH MOST IMPORTANT.  My data drain has mysteriously just disappeared.  I did not do anything,  did not change anything,  it just stopped the major data drain.  ??? ... View more

I don't know Chris.  I've done just about everything I can think of to find the data leak.  And still losing data.  Turned on the computer this morning......opened this page and I'm down almost 50 MB.  I haven't had time to play with Glasswire yet.  I just don't get it.  I'm so tired of fighting with my Hughes modem.  I've been with Hughes a long time.....but it might be time for me to look for other means of connecting to the Internet.  Just so frustrating.  This all started about a week or little more ago.  It is just a constant drain.  Nothing that I can find has changed on my end. ... View more

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I could not get a photo copy.....this is text copy of my usage meter this morning.   Internet Usage Your Internet usage at a glance:Plan Allowance Remaining Anytime500 MBAnytime328 MBBonus100%Bonus100% Token ManagementDownload Allowance 65% 328.0 MB Remaining Bonus Bytes 100% 100% Remaining Token Bytes Available : 652 MB There are 1 days left in your Data Allowance cycle.  Your Data Allowance will be refilled on August 11, 2016.  Your token bytes will automatically be utilized when your Download Allowance bucket is depleted. ... View more

ok will try to log into dashboard.  Now I'm thinking encryption might be incorrect.  I do have glasswire install....but just do not know how to read what it is telling me.....color me a dumby....i tried to use glasswire before and still don't know. ... View more

Trying to examine all options below....... We then want to test the "network" consisting of all "cleared" wired devices and the router "guts" to ensure they work well together as a whole. all wired devices cleared....there are none! Now comes the stickey part the re-introduction of the routers wireless function. Its tough because I know of no software that will load on the variety of devices that CAN connect ... cell phone, tablet and so forth. This is the greatest part of my frustration.....I am constantly checking phones, tablet (1) and that damn kindle hubby uses.  All are kept in off connect unless being used at that moment. On laptop computers you can od course load GlassWire but that still leaves many potential avenues open. for the most part GlassWire is a strange animal to me.  I cannot decipher exactly what it is telling me.  Free Glasswire installed on this laptop....not sure I want to spend the $99 for the pro version since it can only monitor at the computer or device level. The "Poor Mans" method requires great discipline. ALL devices other than a single one have to be and remain in a "hard off" state and that is not easy to do. yes tell me about it.....poor mans method not working well for us.....THERE ARE ONLY TWO LIVING IN THIS HOME.  Check for "hard off" state becomes tiring.  Run that single device over time and monitor usage carefully while still running Glasswire and the "difference" is ... the amount used by THAT device. I have been running this laptop as single device for almost a week....problem might be here but just cannot find it. Of the devices ... Apple stuff is probably the worst ... VERY large updates on a random basis and the updates are very prone to "break" during download causing them to restart from the beginning ... massive data loss there. no apple stuff in this house. It is essential that the router be properly set up ! Guest access MUST be disabled in the routers internal GUI no guest accounts allowed No "open network" :   NO Open network WPA-PSK [TKIP] encryption at the very minimu m ! not sure about this.....network config says "AES".  TKIP is an option but not enabled.  ???? Clear all devices one by one with the understanding that the usage may be sporadic. ... View more

What would be the brand name of some of these routers?  I know the ASUS will track....but my understanding is with third party firmware.  Are there any OFF THE SHELF routers that will track all traffic through the router?   <There are higher end routers that WILL track usage by individual device but these may be out of reach (about $200) for the casual user. That is the only way to be SURE of what is going through a network.> ... View more

First I am NOT trying to blame hughesnet for the drainage.  Second I have performed nearly every test named above!  Many of the tests above cannot be performed with the legacy system....as the hughes meter does not work well with legacy customers.  So i simply refuse to go through that process yet one more time.  We have a fairly SIMPLE setup here.....NO WIRED COMPUTERS....only a wireless router and hughesnet modem.  As I speak....type data is just disappearing from my meter...has been doing this for about a week.  This laptop is the ONLY device connected to the router at this time...actually all morning.  Just so damn frustrating to not be able to find what is the program or file that is downloading data!!!!!!!!!! ... View more

You're welcome.   ... View more

Well the service tech was here this morning right on time.  He checked everything.  Checked and applied the dielectric grease then taped all connections.  He also replaced the horn as it looked a little funky.  He said most likely water had gotten into one of the connections.  He also checked our cable into house and said it was okay.  System is back up and running great so far.  Signal is better than it has been for the last few months.  I love my service technician.  He really seems to know his job and does it well.  I would mention his name but not sure I should.  Thanks again Liz for your speedy help with this situation. ... View more

Thanks.  Gwalk...I don't remember seeing a waterproof boot....will check again in the morning.  Charles....I sure will look at the window again tomorrow.  Either way I think Liz was correct with report of water leakage....the whole thing has been drowned with rain.  Right now it seems to be working ok....but the rain has stopped.  In any case...should be okay when the service tech gets here Friday. ... View more

We had a small bit of sunshine late this afternoon.  I visually inspected the dish and radio/horn....could not see any water inside...but it sure was dripping a lot of water from some place.  So I assume it somehow got soaked with the heavy rains we have had.  This never happened before in all the years I've been with Hughesnet.  The dish and equipment was replaced last Sept due to damage from fire.  I am wondering if it was properly sealed.  Just wondering. ... View more

Thank you Liz.  that appointment is A-okay.  I hope it's the same service Tech....he was great the last time after we had the fire.  I will keep the case # if we need to call in for any reason.  Will give you an update after Friday's service call. ... View more

Mordacious.....it was scary the last time but we did not get flooded out.  But gosh many of my neighbors were flood around the lake and down south from the Sabine River.  I think we will be ok...just tired of being confined to the house.  Tomorrow should be a lot better.  Hope it does not get you bad in NC. ... View more