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Check the server load, it's at 87%. Try disconnecting the re-connecting and see if it changes to a different server (free version)? Maybe keep it on Smart mode instead of Stealth?
I've been running the free version since yesterday, and have not had a drop off like that, yet.
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Check the server load, it's at 87%. Try disconnecting the re-connecting and see if it changes to a different server (free version)? Maybe keep it on Smart mode instead of Stealth?
I've been running the free version since yesterday, and have not had a drop off like that, yet.
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I can't remember since when but they removed the ability to select a few different servers in the free version.
The free servers are selected automatically and they claim always the fastest speed.
For me most of time the free servers in the Netherlands as that is near to my location in Germany ;)
 

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I can't remember since when but they removed the ability to select a few different servers in the free version.
The free servers are selected automatically and they claim always the fastest speed.
For me most of time the free servers in the Netherlands as that is near to my location in Germany ;)
Yes, for me it seems to go to either Washington State or Illinois (Chicago) when I click Change server. I'm located somewhat in-between the two server locations. Good speeds on my end, especially when connected to the Chicago server, which is pretty much the same speed as my default ISP.
 

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Version 3.3.2 for Windows​

  • Fixes an issue that prevented some users from connecting with Stealth protocol.
  • Fixes an issue that prevented some users from logging in.

 

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@silversurfer a computer I infrequently use go online has protonvpn 3.2.10. Before connecting to vpn server I checked About and so see 3.3.2 is available. But it is just spinning and not updating, so then wondered do I need to be connected to vpn server for it to update, so connected but again it is just spinning. Other times (perhaps different computers) I've seen proton update very quickly. Any insight about its updates... :unsure:
 

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@silversurfer a computer I infrequently use go online has protonvpn 3.2.10. Before connecting to vpn server I checked About and so see 3.3.2 is available. But it is just spinning and not updating, so then wondered do I need to be connected to vpn server for it to update, so connected but again it is just spinning. Other times (perhaps different computers) I've seen proton update very quickly. Any insight about its updates... :unsure:
Mine updates automatically, I use the paid version. There's a setting for this if you look for it, maybe you don't have it on or maybe just a glitch with that computer.
 

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Mine updates automatically, I use the paid version. There's a setting for this if you look for it, maybe you don't have it on or maybe just a glitch with that computer.
yeah I have the paid version too (a remnant business account I've held on to). The computer I was using today, I rarely run vpn on it, but like to keep things updated. I had deleted Mullvad that's been bugy (for me) lately. After I started protonvpn, go to left corner, About opens the window showing updates, and today it was checking ad infinitum in a looped spinning spiral.
 

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@silversurfer a computer I infrequently use go online has protonvpn 3.2.10. Before connecting to vpn server I checked About and so see 3.3.2 is available. But it is just spinning and not updating, so then wondered do I need to be connected to vpn server for it to update, so connected but again it is just spinning. Other times (perhaps different computers) I've seen proton update very quickly. Any insight about its updates... :unsure:
I use occasionally Proton VPN Free for Windows, here usually it does update either automatically or there are shown notifications for new updates available.
If doesn't updating automatically for longer time, you should try re-installing the latest version that might help to solve issues...
 

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I use occasionally Proton VPN Free for Windows, here usually it does update either automatically or there are shown notifications for new updates available.
If doesn't updating automatically for longer time, you should try re-installing the latest version that might help to solve issues...
I opened Proton vpn last night, connected and it did autoupdate fairly quickly so could have been local anomaly yesterday afternoon... thanks!
 

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Version 3.4.3 release notes are published now:
  • Stability and performance improvements.
  • Improved Smart Protocol for better performance in censored countries.
  • Updated to the latest version of the OpenVPN library.
 

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Version 3.4.3 release notes are published now:

fwiw I check again yesterday and I am still not updating to 3.4.3 (in US) and I have paid version, been user since early CERN startup.
 

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Do you have automatic updates on?
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well I think so, let me check (again)... I opened about = 3.3.2 but it was checking for updates as it did last time, but this it looks like it is updating... well it stopped checking now says up to date 3.3.2 & automatic updates is ON. I'm going to close it and reopen if that doesn't work maybe I'll to reboot! OS = ok NOW it's showing 3.4.3 up to date, reboot not needed :D
 

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PS you can get a dedicated ip address in proton vpn, but really an enterprise feature based on cost, ie, $480/year. $40/mo on top of proton business account cost.
 
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Any general thoughts on Proton VPN? I use a VPN on a router, so the app is kinda irrelevant to me. I might be in the market for a new VPN soon, specially given black friday sales. Mullvad is blocked by reddit when I use servers in my city. Hide.me blocks youtube. Both require me to login. That's a no from me.
 

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