For some time now, I've been unable to access Reddit.com on my personal computer. Whenever I try to visit the site, I get a message saying that the connection has been refused. It's strange because I can access Reddit just fine on my phone, both through the app and a web browser, even with data turned off, so it's not my internet connection. My laptop runs Windows 11, and I'm using a Dell G7. I've already cleared my browser's cookies and cache in Chrome, and I've experimented with different browsers like Edge. I've flushed and reset the DNS multiple times, tried different DNS servers, and checked my Chrome proxy settings. I also have a VPN, but this issue existed before I started using it. I've tested connections on various WiFi networks, and Windows troubleshooting hasn't found any problems. It seems like something specific to my computer is preventing access to Reddit. Any suggestions on what I should try next?
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Also, consider if there might be any parental controls or security software that could be interfering with your connection. It’s odd that other browsers can’t connect either. You could also try resetting your network settings as a last resort.
It sounds like a frustrating issue! Since you can access Reddit on your phone, the problem might be with your computer's settings. Have you tried checking your firewall settings? You could temporarily turn off the firewall to see if that allows you to connect to Reddit. If that works, you might need to add an exception for Reddit in your firewall.
Definitely check your antivirus software too. Sometimes it can mistakenly block certain sites. Running a simple "ping reddit.com" from the command line can help determine if your computer can reach the site.