Windows 10: Blocking Windows Explorer's Internet Access

Discus and support Blocking Windows Explorer's Internet Access in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I've been blocking access to the internet for many programs on my laptop through the advanced firewall settings, since I don't feel like they need to.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/macano1990, Jul 31, 2020.

  1. Blocking Windows Explorer's Internet Access


    I've been blocking access to the internet for many programs on my laptop through the advanced firewall settings, since I don't feel like they need to. I've noticed there's many programs that access the internet for sharing user data for statistics and whatnot, but I personally don't want that.

    Anyway, I wanted to prevent the Windows Explorer from accessing the internet. But I want to know if that's a good idea at all, since the Windows Explorer comprises many features and I don't want to break my windows so to speak. Ideally, I'd want to block folders and files from being shared. I know files aren't shared if they're not in the share folders, but I would feel safer if I actively blocked the internet connection. Would blocking the Windows Explorer itself leave all the OS offline? Would I still be able to upload and download files from the internet? Is there any risk of breaking something within the OS by doing this?

    Thank you in advance.

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    /u/macano1990, Jul 31, 2020
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  2. mixa Win User

    Microsoft Internet Explorer renamed to Windows Internet Explorer ?

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    Since version 7 of the world`s most popular web browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer was silently renamed to Windows Internet Explorer.Such a step from Microsoft is not a surprise since Internet Explorer is part of the Windows operation system for a long time.Obviously Microsoft corp. wants to state that Internet Explorer is already considered as a part of Windows and not as an external browser (remember the IE and WMP law issues last year!?).
     
  3. zOaib Win User
    How Do I Remove Ie Explorer Totally ??

    no that screws with windows updates too , internet explorer is a bitch !
     
    zOaib, Jul 31, 2020
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  4. Blocking Windows Explorer's Internet Access

    Unable to access YouTube websites on Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge on Windows 10

    Hi,

    As you are facing issues with accessing the YouTube on Windows browsers, do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

    • What is the complete error message/ error code while trying to access the web pages?
    • Does this issue specific only with YouTube?
    • Have you made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?

    Try the below workarounds to identify what is causing the issue:

    • Try to access YouTube in different browser and check if it is working fine. This will let us know if the issue is with the website/ the Microsoft browsers.
    • Also, try to access different website on Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.

    Try the below troubleshooting steps to access the website and check if it helps.

    Method 1: For Internet Explorer

    Step 1: I suggest you to run the Internet Explorer Performance troubleshooter.

    • Press Windows key, type
      troubleshooting
      and select it.
    • Click on View all in the left pane.
    • Click on Internet Explorer Performance
      and follow the onscreen instructions.

    Step 2: If the issue is only on Internet Explorer and to specific website, I suggest you to view the website in compatibility view to check if the issue is confined to compatibility.

    Steps to view the website in compatibility view:

    • Open Internet Explorer
      and open the website.
    • Click on Gear/ Settings icon at the right-top corner of the window.
    • Click on Compatibility View Settings, click on Add
      to add the website and click on Close.
    • Reopen the website and check if the issue persists.

    Step 3: If the issue still persists, I suggest you to access the website in
    InPrivate mode and check.

    InPrivate Browsing enables you to surf the web without leaving a trail in Internet Explorer. This helps prevent anyone else who might be using your computer from seeing what sites you visited and what you looked at on the web. You can start InPrivate
    Browsing from the New Tab page or the Safety button.

    Steps to open the browser in InPrivate mode:

    Open Internet Explorer, press Shift+Ctrl+P
    to open the browser in InPrivate mode and try to access the website.

    Method 2: For Microsoft Edge:

    I suggest you to check if the Adobe Flash player is enabled on Microsoft Edge.

    • Open Microsoft Edge, click on More actions
      (...) in the right-top corner of Microsoft Edge window.
    • Click on Settings, scroll down and click on
      Advanced settings
      .
    • Enable Use Adobe Flash Player
    • Check if the issue persists with accessing the YouTube websites.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status to access YouTube website on Microsoft browsers for further

    assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jul 31, 2020
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