Windows 10: Privacy Error

Discus and support Privacy Error in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I apologise now for what is by necessity, a lengthy post. I have a problem with accessing some websites when I get an error: Your connection is not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Jetlagged, Mar 3, 2021.

  1. Jetlagged Win User

    Privacy Error


    I apologise now for what is by necessity, a lengthy post.

    I have a problem with accessing some websites when I get an error:


    Your connection is not private
    Attackers might be trying to steal your information from Virgin Media - Official Site (for example, passwords, messages or credit cards). Learn more
    NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID

    Virgin Media - Official Site normally uses encryption to protect your information. When Google Chrome tried to connect to Virgin Media - Official Site this time, the website sent back unusual and incorrect credentials. This may happen when an attacker is trying to pretend to be Virgin Media - Official Site, or a Wi-Fi sign-in screen has interrupted the connection. Your information is still secure because Google Chrome stopped the connection before any data was exchanged.
    You cannot visit Virgin Media - Official Site right now because the website uses HSTS. Network errors and attacks are usually temporary, so this page will probably work later.


    Virgin Media is just one site. Others include:
    bt.com
    bbc.co.uk
    itv.com
    channel5.com
    channel4.com
    news.sky.com
    national-lottery.co.uk
    amazon.co.uk
    amazon.de

    Bizarrely, I can access amazon.fr, amazon.it and amazon.es.

    I can also access skysports.com but not sky.com

    Observations:
    1. My PC has been working perfectly for several years. It is only since I changed ISP to Virgin Media that I have these problems.
    2. It only happens to my PC. Both my Android tablet and Android phone are OK.
    3. Everything is fine if I access via a VPN.


    Following advice received so far I have tried:
    1. Windows 10 is up to date
    2. The PC clock and date are fine
    3. Incognito mode gives the same results
    4. Using Edge gives same results
    5. Switching off Defender and firewall give same results
    6. I downloaded Brave browser. With some of the above sites it returns the same error message. On the others it returns a login page for SMART DNS Proxy.



    This only started when I switched to Virgin Media so I have asked for help on the Community Forum, by phone and even had an engineer to the house. They say its nothing to do with them as my tablet and phone are working so it must be the PC. I maintain that my PC was fine until it was plugged into the Virgin Media service so they have to be part of the problem.

    Ive totally run out of ideas now and would welcome any suggestion to resolve this situation please.


    Full system info in profile.


    Windows version 1909 (OS Build 18363. 1379)

    :)
     
    Jetlagged, Mar 3, 2021
    #1
  2. torre Win User
    torre, Mar 3, 2021
    #2
  3. Rose Ter Win User
    Camera and Microphone Privacy

    Hi Moustafa,

    This issue occurs due to permission issue, driver issue, license for an app is out of sync with the license installed on the computer or if the app is not updated. To give permission to Camera and Microphone app, you may follow
    these steps:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Privacy.
    • Look for Camera, make sure that “Let apps use my camera” is turned On. You may choose the apps that can use your camera as well.
    • Go back to Privacy and select Microphone, make sure that “Let apps use my microphone” is turned On. You may choose the apps that can use your microphone as well.

    If the issue persists, we would suggest that you check out this
    link
    . This will provide you troubleshooting steps regarding Camera and Microphone issues.

    Feel free to contact us if you have further inquiries.
     
    Rose Ter, Mar 3, 2021
    #3
  4. Privacy Error

    Privacy concerns

    Hi Werner,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    In order to get clarity on this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

    1. Are you seeing any error message or not able to access websites?
    2. What issues are you facing with your online privacy and security?

    For blurry applications, follow the steps mentioned in Fix apps that appear blurry in Windows 10 and check if this helps.

    Please elaborate on the issue, so that we can understand the concern and get back to us to help you further.

    We await your reply.
     
    Shafeeq_Khan, Mar 3, 2021
    #4
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