I woke up this morning to find that none of my web browsers are functioning on my Windows 11 computer—neither Chrome, Opera GX, nor Bing. I've tried various troubleshooting steps, such as running CMD commands like ipconfig /all, ipconfig /release, and ipconfig /renew. I also used netsh and tried changing my DNS settings in the network connection control panel, but none of that has worked. Interestingly, my internet connection seems fine since I can still play online games; it's just the browsers that are acting up. Here are the error messages I'm getting:
- Bing says, 'The connection for this site is not secure.'
- Chrome and Opera GX give me the message, 'This site can't be reached.'
I'd really appreciate any help or suggestions on resolving this issue!
3 Answers
Have you checked your computer's time settings? Sometimes, if the time is off, it can cause connection issues with browsers. Just a thought!
It might be worth looking into your DNS settings. If it says 'media disconnected,' that could be a problem. Have you tried switching to a public DNS like Google DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)?
I did check the DNS settings, but I just get that message.
Do you have any antivirus software running? Sometimes, they can block browser access. A full system scan with something like Malwarebytes might help. They offer a free trial, but it can be tricky to install without a browser. Do you have any way to download it on another device?
I only have Windows Defender. Downloading Malwarebytes is tough since I can't use any browsers.
Yeah, I checked and it's set correctly.