Quote from: Royse777 on December 16, 2019, 08:22:13 AM

When I try to connect the connection always fails and the message always says something like, "password verification failed".
The CS said resetting password do the job but it really do not work much. Is this normal?

It's not but I did start getting "Failed to connect" error after using NordVPN on more than 6 devices ^{[I have to click sign in twice before it goes through, regardless of the fact that I always type the correct password]}.

Quote from: SusantS on December 16, 2019, 09:25:56 AM

Nord VPN is good as far as I know. Are you using paid service or free?

I'm using their paid services ^{[AFAIK, they don't offer free services that lasts for years]}.

Quote from: o_e_l_e_o on December 16, 2019, 10:12:00 AM

I assume you have tried all the usual things? Uninstall and reinstall, cleaning up your computer, uninstall bloatware, removing other unnecessary apps/programs which launch at start up, etc?

Yes, I've already done those things.

Quote from: o_e_l_e_o on December 16, 2019, 10:12:00 AM

You don't have to use the NordVPN app if it is causing you problems. NordVPN will work with other VPN software such as OpenVPN or WireGuard. It will take a little bit more time to set up, but their website has instructions and pre-made configuration files for you to use: https://support.nordvpn.com/General-info/1047408082/What-is-OpenVPN.htm. I actually prefer to use these because they give you more control and customization options than most individual VPN apps or software.

Quote from: Welsh on December 16, 2019, 11:41:02 AM

You could possibly consider having NordVPN on your router instead of directly on your machine. If you don't want all of your connections to be using the VPN you could potentially create a dual modem, and router setup. Running dd-wrt software on the router with the VPN on it, and only connecting to that router whenever you require using the VPN.

I believe having dd-wrt, VPN, and scheduling a reboot fairly regular is one of the more secure ways of going about this. A benefit of this is router ram gets flushed every time its rebooted. Not only that but the VPN will always be on, so there's no forgetting to connect via the application.

Thanks to both of you. I didn't have ^{[still don't have]} any prior knowledge in regards to those but I'll definitely read more before I decide to go with one of them...

Quote from: Welsh on December 16, 2019, 11:41:02 AM

Otherwise, putting your operating system on a SSD will increase load speed.

Indeed, I'm using SSD on both my desktop and laptop.

Quote from: joniboini on December 16, 2019, 01:00:19 PM

Can you provide a log or something similar?

I can provide connection logs but not sure if that helps with my case...

Quote from: joniboini on December 16, 2019, 01:00:19 PM

I do face that long start-up issue sometimes, but that happened when my internet connection is bad. Other than that, it works fine.

Mine is consistently slow (regardless of the status of the connections, tested on three different networks).

Quote from: rnsribeiro on December 16, 2019, 03:07:54 PM

About what longevity we're talking about like 1min+?

Launch = Instant
Loading screen = Around 2 mins
Sign in process = Another 2 mins ^{[most of the time, I have to do this twice due to failed connection error]}.

Quote from: rnsribeiro on December 16, 2019, 03:07:54 PM

If you're Windows user I believe there is an adjustment in Settings where you can pick which application will have priority to load first after Pc has been booted

That's correct but it doesn't have that much effect when it comes to mid-powerful and above systems...