So, it seems I’ll need to cancel my Viki subscription, since it will no longer run on browsers/computers running Windows 7. I don’t have a TV. Watching on a phone is not an option either, since the screen is too small for me to see. Thanks Viki.
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Sorry, but very rare somebody still using W7 Even in this year will be out w10. No support on them anymore and your computer out to everything and danger. So better to upgrate.
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even Windows 10 is ending September 2025.
But I have an iphone 6s (2016) and it still works perfectly even with new apps… I’m shocked! Perhaps it’s the last year
The problem is I have GIGABYTES ON TOP OF GIGABYTES of digitized and reworked photos going back to the 1800’s. If I upgrade to Windows10, I also have to put out a fortune for Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign, etc., with no guarantee that the photos will upgrade. Also, as simi11 below states, Windows 11 is already here. I’m reading from other photographers/creative design people that the current Adobe package is not working with W11. So sort of caught between a rock and a hard place. The only “danger” is not being able to see videos on Viki.
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I had the same problem with my previous mac. It was so old but I couldn’t bring myself to buy a new one yet. Eventually the segmenting and subbing tools where not working anymore so I had to put that on hold. Then a while later Youtube stopped working, sites where not loading properly. So it was really time…
At that time I did borrow my dad’s laptop so I could at least renew my VikiPass untill I had saved enough money.
I was like why toss something out when it still kind of functions?! I still have it as a back up, kind off.
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The problem is, that every few month the security is updated and changed software so older apps or websites do not have that security protocol and therefore don’t work any longer like websites with only http are considered unsecure. Like iphone 5c won’t work with newer updated app, since apple stopped supporting or providing updates, it ended with only ios 13. Same with iphone 6s which strangely still works well, but ios also ended and will ev. run out of using well apps…
As you say the saved pictures on W7 have different format than todays format, because Microsoft is reading them differently and so can’t be transferred… I find it stupid and unfair but again it’s because copyrights and whatever, to protect or control owner rights and what else, face recognition and more…
The future that awaits us will make it even more controlled and komplex… Those changes also allow companies to continue selling products, it’s the light bulb cartel system…
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, y’all somehow do keep in touch
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@frustratedwriter I am so glad t get to see a comment from you, now I will have a good night’s sleep.
Hope you are well
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Hi there, so nice to see you.
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really a shame that Viki isnt like it used to be, I sure hate it if I do have to get off here, those other sites just don’t do it for me! yeah been visiting some of those sites which I cant mention. I have to hunt for what I wanbt to watch, and a waste of time to me.
I am doing well, Surgery was canceled till July, I do plan to keep in touch with you. miss you as well. have a great one!
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y’all have you considered penpals on here? it was just a thought
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I am having issues watching Viki on Computer. I have windows 11 and everything was fine until this month. Now I keep getting the " You seem to be using a proxy or VPN. To watch any content, please turn off your proxy or VPN and try again" message. I don’t use a proxy or VPN and I have tried out the steps in the Help section. Nothing works in any browser. What can I do?
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what browser are you using… “this proxy or VPN” I think I saw it mentioned by someone else before…
try to type it in the search box here, perhaps you’ll find it and perhaps a solution… You have a VikiPass?
I apologise in advance if this post seems a bit strange I’m still trying to work out the strange kinks of my new dictation software
I can understand where you’re coming from @joongkijunkie and I empathize. As I have to use dictation software in fact I’m using it right now to write this post. On at least two occasions in the past I have to buy the updated version of the dictation software to support the newer versions of windows.
However Depending on whether you’re use of Photoshop/Illustrator Is for professional use or more as a hobby you may not need the adobe software. As there are a few alternatives Especially concerning personal/hobby use.
The closest open source alternative to Photoshop is the GNU image manipulation program (gimp)
Although it might not have the feature set which you need for Professional use but it has just had a major version update which has been pretty much a decade in the making due to having to switch to an updated development framework on software back end.
By default it would look nothing like Photoshop in user interface terms but there is an addon you can install called photo gimp Which will make the UI Look, feel and operation far closer to Photoshop. if this ends up being good enough then you would be three to switch to windows 11 or even switch to something like Linux Mint which would work straight out to the box with Viki. Linux mint wouldn’t require an upgrade in computer hardware.
it might not be what you’re looking for but I thought it should be mentioned.
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Has anyone else recently started getting the proxy/VPN error on Viki even without using one?
Could this be a false flag from their detection system, and is there any way to contact support to whitelist your IP?
Why are you putting in the Garden Shop link in your text??? Someone or admin will likely flag you…
Viki worked just fine yesterday and today it is back to “You seem to be using a proxy or VPN.” No, I don’t have a Viki Pass, but, from my online research, even some people with Viki Passes seem to have the same problem - and no solution.
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Totally understand your frustration—it’s really disappointing when platforms stop supporting older systems, especially when there’s no good alternative. Not everyone has the latest devices or wants to watch on a tiny screen. Hope Viki reconsiders or offers a workaround!