I'm having a major issue where none of my websites are loading properly on any browser. Sometimes they won't load at all, and when they do, they don't function correctly. I've restarted my computer countless times and have run the troubleshooter multiple times, including for search and indexing. I've also reset my Wi-Fi router and reconnected, but nothing seems to work. This problem started suddenly, and I suspect it may have started after I noticed some strange coding boxes popping up, which made me think I had a hacker. I subscribed to some antivirus and anti-malware services hoping to fix that, but the next day, my internet issues began. Any suggestions on how to resolve this?
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When you try to access websites, what error messages do you get? For example, do you see 'ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR' or something like 'This site can’t provide a secure connection'? Running Windows Network Diagnostics might help pinpoint the problem.
Before you go further, make sure to clear your browser’s cache, history, and cookies. Sometimes that can fix weird loading issues. If that doesn’t work, you might want to consider doing a system restore if you have any restore points set up.
Start by checking if your firewall or antivirus software is blocking connections. Sometimes, aggressive security settings can interfere with the internet. If you recently installed any new security software, consider disabling it temporarily to see if it makes a difference.
It sounds like you might be dealing with a DNS issue. Can you confirm if this problem occurs on all devices connected to your router? If it only happens on your computer, try changing your DNS servers to Google's public DNS:
1. Open your network settings.
2. Replace your DNS with these:
- 8.8.8.8
- 8.8.4.4
This should help resolve it if that's the case.
Here are a few steps you could try:
1. Ensure your computer’s date and time settings are correct—SSL certificates can be very sensitive to that.
2. Clear your browser's SSL state via the Chrome settings.
3. Disable the QUIC protocol in Chrome since it can sometimes cause issues.
4. Check your antivirus settings to make sure it's appropriately handling SSL/TLS protocols.
5. If all else fails, consider reinstalling Windows if you can't find another solution.
I tried that, but it didn't change anything, and it's just affecting my computer.