Windows 10: WEB

WEBWindows PCMacPCIME

:)

 

W10 can connect to wider internet but cannot access web pages

I have an odd issue with my W10 laptop linked to Sky broadband in the UK via wifi using a Sky router. The effect is that while I can actually access the internet (I can send and receive emails using Outlook and can connect to other machines using TeamViewer) I cannot access any web site (Google, BBC etc). There is no specific error message, merely that the access request timed out and a suggestion that it may be to do with proxy. I have tried the following:

1. Other systems (W10 and ios) can access web sites using the same Sky router (therefore probably not a router problem)
2. I have sent and received emails using Outlook, so the broadband connection is working (probably not a Sky problem)
3. I have tried two different browsers (Firefox and Edge), no connection (not a browser problem)
4. I am using Windows Defender and have:
   1. Made sure that Firefox is in the list of allowed systems in its Firewall, no connection after a reboot
   2. Turned off the Firewall and tried again - no connection

My next step will be to re-install Windows, but has anyone got any other suggestions? Could it be some sort of virus (I have carried out a complete virus check using Defender) So - any suggestions?

 

Looking for a particular web site ?

I remember seeing this here but i can't find it using the search thingy.

A guy posted a web site that had a comprensive list of all Windows update 32&64. I used to have it in my favorites before i formatted my HD.

Does someone know it?

They suggested a sticky for it but they never did.

 

are you sure you want to leave this web page.....

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

• 
  Are you facing this issue with particular web site are all the web site?
  
• 
  From when are you facing this issue?
  
• 
  Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
  

I suggest you to open Internet Explorer without the add-ons and check if it helps.

Follow the steps below.

• 
  Press Windows +R.
  
• 
  Type “iexplore -extoff” without the quotes and hit Enter.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.