Feb192011

How can I create a wireless network using my Windows laptop?

John asks:

I want to install a program or eager to know a method of how to create a wireless port from my WiFi devices. I’ve seen previous post about the Connectify, but apparently their download link has potential adware that my computer capture. It’s called Win32/Opencandy and this type of script can allow potential personal information stream to various third party networks.

Is there any program that could have the same function as Connectify?

Thanks.



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Mike

February 19, 2011

Adware:Win32/OpenCandy is an adware program that may be bundled with certain third-party software installation programs. User-specific information, including a unique machine code, operating system information, locale (country), and certain other information are sent to a remote server without obtaining adequate user consent.

This is from the Microsoft homepage.

Also the official Download links to CNET who guarantee that it’s safe to use

All software on CNET Download.com is tested, scanned, and monitored frequently to assure it is free of spyware, adware, viruses, and other malicious programs

Mike

On a different note this download is a nice proof that Microsoft is taking protection seriously and puts a lot of effort into Defender and Security Essentials.

While built-in Defender prompted me immediately on double-click it seems like no AntiVirus seems to care about this stuff http://cl.ly/2J083K463S3C2s3f1N2m

February 20, 2011
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Mike

February 20, 2011

Sorry for the off topic posts

Back to the question – I just found Virtual Router but it only works on Windows 7
http://virtualrouter.codeplex.com/

John

Thanks.

February 20, 2011
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FIDELIS

February 20, 2011

Alternatives to connectify software:
http://alternativeto.net/software/connectify/

http://cnettv.cnet.com/make-your-laptop-hot-spot/9742-1_53-28619.html