lorentz
20-09-2005, 15:28
Just a quick question regarding a brand new broadband connection from NTL. They put it in yesterday (when they said they were going to!!!) and the phone works, haven't tested the broadband yet as I need to phone up for a PIN number...
I have however read the little warning on the modem that says I have to install some NTL software before I even consider plugging my computer in to the modem, so I was wondering what the truth is. Past experience of other ISPs suggests installing anything they tell you to is a good way to break a computer, so what do I really need to do to connect? Is it possible to connect without installing the software (if so how - I assume someone must have explained somewhere on the internet but my googling isn't proficient enough to find it) or will I be surprised and find that my computer doesn't break or slow down?
Technical details - I'm running Windows XP SP2, have AVG and sophos protecting me from viruses but only windows firewall (I assume that needs correcting with a free download of something else but I've been sat behind a university firewall for so long that I've not bothered yet). I have no intention of installing ntl netguard but do I need to install bbmedic or anything else to switch it all on?
Many thanks in advance
I have however read the little warning on the modem that says I have to install some NTL software before I even consider plugging my computer in to the modem, so I was wondering what the truth is. Past experience of other ISPs suggests installing anything they tell you to is a good way to break a computer, so what do I really need to do to connect? Is it possible to connect without installing the software (if so how - I assume someone must have explained somewhere on the internet but my googling isn't proficient enough to find it) or will I be surprised and find that my computer doesn't break or slow down?
Technical details - I'm running Windows XP SP2, have AVG and sophos protecting me from viruses but only windows firewall (I assume that needs correcting with a free download of something else but I've been sat behind a university firewall for so long that I've not bothered yet). I have no intention of installing ntl netguard but do I need to install bbmedic or anything else to switch it all on?
Many thanks in advance