Using the free (but ad-sponsored) software Hotspot Shield you can create a connection via a virtual private network (VPN) to “trick” Hulu into thinking your PC/Mac is in the United States. Continue reading for a walkthrough on using Hotspot Shield.
- Hotspot Shield runs on the following operating systems:
* Windows Vista
* Windows XP
* Windows 2000
* Mac OS X (10.5 Leopard)
* Mac OS X (10.4 Tiger)So assuming you have one of those, proceed to the Hotspot Shield download page.
- Save the file to your desktop, and when the download has completed, run the setup file (OS X users will just have to drag Hotspot Shield to their Applications folder).
- Now run Hotspot Shield. Windows users will notice a small red icon in the system tray. OS X users will see a red icon in the menu bar.
- Your browser will pop up a new window/tab and you’ll be prompted to click a Run Hotspot Shield button. Give it a click.
- The page will refresh and you should see a small square with the status being displayed.
- Once connected, the red icon will turn green, and the web page will once again redirect. This time to a sponsor/advertiser. You can close that window/tab now.
- Now visit hulu.com. You’ll notice a “tab” across the top of the web page – this is how Hotspot Shield makes money – an ad will be displayed at the top of each site you visit, unless it’s a secure site (https). You can close the ad banner by clicking the red Close X.
- And now enjoy watching Hulu videos! As long as you remain connected to the Hotspot Shield service, Hulu (and all other web pages) will think that your PC/Mac is connected to the Internet in the US.
- To quit Hotspot Shield, right-click the system tray icon and select Quit. OS X users click the red Hotspot Icon in the menu bar and select Quit.
I did get to step 5 with no problem, but the thing never gets connected. I can’t find anything to be done there so I assume something is missing in the settings. Any idea? I use a Mac (Leopard) with Safari.
It’s a shame this program won’t work with Windows Vista 64 bits!!
I use Vista 64bit also
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i stucked with step 5 too.. This thing never works..It just keep on autheticating//
@hystryxen:
yeah over the last few days it seems to be wonky/not working. I’m already looking for alternatives.
I use Vidalia bundle which includes Tor and Privoxy. It can be downloaded FOC, and runs in FF browser.Just install the Tor add on in your firefox and away you go ! Good Luck
Интересно, а продолжение будет?
HI
I TRIED TO DOWENLOAD HOTSPOT SHIELD
IT IS ALSO BLOCKED
CAN ANY BODY SEND IT TO MY E MAIL
BLEAS……………………THANKs
cool, clasno pishesh, prodolzhay v tom zhe duhe
clas, dolgo etot post pisali?
I think there goes the saying ..there is no free lunch in this world.
I have an account with http://www.smallvpn.com for $10 a month. It is a paid one but at least i am free from any ‘hidden’ agenda from these free-vpn provider.
So far so good. Solid uptime and i enjoy my hulu session ever since.
=)
Hotspot is being blocked on hulu…no dice
I actually made it working using AOL desktop. I have setup instructions on my site. http://camphd.com/watch-hulu-streaming-videos-anywhere-in-the-world.html
hoy (nov 16 2009) ingrese a hulu.com con en hotsop shield, y este website ya reconoce el uso d e este software y no dera reproducir ningun video
Does any know if this or any other site will work with the new windows 7 I could never get hotspot to wotk on my vista 32???