Windows 10: Cannot Connect to Certain Websites

This has been a problem for a few months now. Certain websites (like mega.nz and dropbox) will give me a connection error when I try to access them. This is true even if I change browsers, or even use my neighbor's wifi. I know it's not my own wifi, because I can use my laptop connected to the same internet, and I can easily access dropbox.com.


I'm fairly certain this is a problem on my PC's end, but since it's only related to connecting to websites, I will leave this in the Network & Internet.



(Also: this is not affecting ALL websites. I can still go on sites like gmail or youtube, just not the sites like dropbox. I'm noticing a pattern of sites that involve downloads being blocked; I have no anti-virus installed or Firefox addon that would do this)
I have tried changing my DNS server inside of the control panel as well.


Any help?

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Can't access certain websites in Win10

Hi Alan,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I appreciate your efforts and time.

• As I understand you are unable to access certain websites, what websites are you not able to access?
• Have you logged in with a Microsoft account or a local account?

I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

• Network troubleshooter. Either search for it in the Search or run it by following the link below.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cant-connect-to-network#1TC=windows-8

• Try a different network adapter/connection type if possible.
• Check for Windows Updates.
• Check for drivers for the network adapter.
• Open a CMD window as Administrator:
  • dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
  • sfc /scannow
  • netsh winsock reset

Also try to restart the DNS service.

• Press Windows Logo Key+X. Click on Run.
• Type services.msc. Click on Ok.
• Then find DNS client. Right-click on it to Stop it and Restart it.

If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Router Denying Websites

My Router is denying certain websites, from a certain Server, but I don't remember equipping it to do so. It's a seemingly random occurance (which will not stop). Server's websites are perfectly accessible once the router is removed and straight cable connection is used instead. Frustrating.

I've tried resetting the router, but it doesn't want to for some reason (held and pressed button for 15 secs).

Any suggestions? *Wtf :wtf:

 

Cannot access certain websites

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Method 1: I would suggest you to install all the patches from Windows update.

Try the followings steps:

• 
  Click "Search" and type "Windows update settings" without quotes and hit enter.
  
• 
  Under Updates click on check for updates
  

Method 2: I would suggest you to install latest wireless network adapter drivers from the manufacturer's website.

You may refer:

How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10:
How to: Install and Update Hardware Drivers in Windows 10

Method 3: You may refer:

• Open the Task manager. Here’s a tip: Press CTRL+Shift+ESC.

• Click File > Run New Task
• Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”
  
• Type CMD

Open a CMD window as Administrator:

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

Hope this helps