Opera VPN not working ALL streams
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leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by
@operafanuk You need to test in a different network and with a different ISP to make sure that it isn't something on the network or even the ISP blocking the connection to the VPN server.
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blackbird71 last edited by@operafanuk said in Opera VPN not working ALL streams:
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@blackbird - ... You'll also note @jamestech425 and @oracle12c had similar issues.And @oracle12c indicated in his last post above that "disabling the defender was the solution to the problem" for him. It may be that there are more than one cause for users having the problem, or it may be that there are some marginal packet latency issues that can be made worse by an antivirus program or something in a user's path to the Opera server. But to stress again, if other UK users are able to access the server consistently with no problem, it points at a problem cause lying somewhere outside that server.
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operafanuk last edited by operafanuk
@leocg Thanks for info Leo. That's one reason I had a friend on different network take a look. Unfortunately having the same result. Hopefully it will all come right in the end.
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operafanuk last edited by
@blackbird71 Thank you, you'll also note following @oracle12c post I did suggest that to disable Defender defeats the object of Defender.
As you know this is not the first time this issue has happened. In fact, a brief internet search indicates it's happened to many users before.
Indeed, a previous Opera version had VPN as a "known issue", where: "VPN - there are some issues with service availability, so you'll notice that there is never-ending "connecting" status displayed. Our developers are already working on it"(unquote).
That was for v41, but pointing out we may have a similar issue, or not as the case may be. Just saying!
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A Former User last edited by
@nvmjustagirl I'm not using any 3rd party anti-virus software, just the windows defender? Do I need to turn off that too?
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operafanuk last edited by
@rocketraccoon Do I assume you have this issue also? I tried disabling Defender on Win10 machine and Opera VPN still not working - I've eliminated everything.
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operafanuk last edited by operafanuk
To opera Devs - Just for the record, have contacted my ISP and they are NOT blocking Opera VPN which I report still remains in never-ending [orange] "connecting" mode, which I also have to disable to get any web page loaded, including Opera pages. Thank you.
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operafanuk last edited by
To Opera Devs - Without making any changes, Opera VPN came back (for me) at 18:45 GMT on all streams on my machines (Win7 and two on Win10). Restarted each several times and VPN remains up and running. Also contacted my friend on different network and VPN up and running. Interestingly, this site is also more responsive. Would be grateful to know where the issue was please (if known)? Thank you.
Fingers crossed and let us hope I haven't spoken too soon!
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operafanuk last edited by
@pmfeldman Pleased to say VPN still up and running (for me) on all up to date streams and machines as above. Still with fingers crossed though!
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A Former User last edited by A Former User
@operafanuk hi am so pleased to see ya up and run 'n again...
Lemme also say thankyou for explain 'n your problems very truthfull and spot on ! i think lottsa o peeps should look at how well you explained.. thanks again.. and hope it keeps working for ya !..
@rocketraccoon If you have been run 'n opera 's vpn and defender in the past with no problems then maybe its a local trouble as to where you're at.. or opera vpn could be down.. just check now and then to see if ya can connect to vpn... *sorry ya have 'n this problem..
@pmfeldman pmfeldman ummm.. advice same answer to as to RocketRaccoon.. you have been a forum member for @ least 6 years.. so if firwall was workn'n ok before opera vpn went down.. maybe vpnit will be back up soon.. *am sorry you got this problem..
just check now and then to see if vpn will connect..
if it vpn does not connect let us know !.. thanks..
Note - depend 'n on how ya explain your prolem could mean a new thread *perhaps
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operafanuk last edited by
@nvmjustagirl Thank you for your kind words. It's always good to try and explain as much as possible, however frustrating it may be in order others with the same or similar problem may see the progress.
But the really good news is that Opera VPN is still up and running, so i'll give it another 12 hours before asking to close this thread, just to ensure it's stable. Thank you again.
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operafanuk last edited by operafanuk
@nvmjustagirl said in Opera VPN not working ALL streams:
@operafanuk thank you.. you are most welcome !..
Thank you to everyone for input. Opera VPN still up and running, and I'm happy for this thread to be closed. Thank you.
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operafanuk last edited by
@operafanuk All update streams on Win7 Pro 32-bit and Win10 (v1709) 64-bit. (all machines up to date).
VL stuck on Europe and cannot change unless VPN active.
IP address is blank (no digits).Cannot load any web page unless integrated VPN disabled. Thank you Leo.
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A Former User last edited by
@operafanuk Sumone musta been hammer 'n st paddy 's day a blt too much and knocked out the net while drive 'n it to home ! pmsl..
hopefully opera 's vpn will come back alive soon ! *this is get 'n way to old story..
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operafanuk last edited by operafanuk
@nvmjustagirl There's some 'demons' somewhere for sure. All I can do is wait, but interesting it went down again (for me) close to weekend!
For Opera devs - Integrated Opera VPN still down for me as above, 16th March, 2018 @ 16:48 GMT. Thank you.
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operafanuk last edited by
@operafanuk A thought for Opera devs please.
Do Opera VPN servers have the capacity in the first place? As an aside, I use broadband on desktops (Win7 & Win10).
Having done an intensive internet search, including across Opera, it would appear the never-ending "connecting" VPN issue has been intermittent for quite some time and reported by many users, where it either works or it doesn't (ie: Opera VPN servers may or may not be down?).
As VPN is integrated (like add blocker), if Opera browser is up and running, one would assume so to is VPN if switched on by the user?
As loyal Opera users, are we to think this issue may have something to do with the volume of internet traffic preventing VPN running?
Would really appreciate one of the devs coming onto the forum saying there is an issue, or there is not an issue, for it's the not knowing which is frustrating? Is Opera revisiting the VPN issue please?
Presently, it is never-ending "connecting" and I cannot load any webpage via Opera without disabling Opera VPN.
An update from devs on this issue would be helpful to all Opera users please? Thank you.
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leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by
@operafanuk Since Opera's servers/datacenters can deal with Opera Mini and Opera for Android traffic, auto-updates, synchronisations and so on, I guess they are very capable.
I don't see that many reports on VPN not connecting jn current days. There were some in the past, mostly when VPN servers were changing, but not currently.
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operafanuk last edited by operafanuk
@leocg Thank you for the info Leo, but I have come across a provisional VPN fix which may account why not all users have the problem and may assist others. I was more than certain Opera was capable. My findings will be of use to Opera devs I think. Tc
