How to understand which program is blocking websites?

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A user is experiencing issues with blocked Yahoo searches while using Panda antivirus and ZoneAlarm firewall. Despite checking Panda's settings and disabling both security tools, the problem persists. The user is using Chrome and has received notifications to check proxy settings. There is speculation that a built-in Windows firewall might be causing the issue, but the user believes it is disabled. The discussion highlights the need to investigate potential conflicts between security software and browser settings, as well as the importance of checking for any additional firewalls that may be active.
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I have two different security tool: One is panda for antivirus and the other is Zonealarm as firewall. Now even my yahoo searches are being blocked by now. How can I understand which one or what program is blocking them? I checked the settings of Panda but I didn't see such configurations. Before I used Zonealarm with another antivirus there was no such a problem.

Thank you.
 
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mech-eng said:
I have two different security tool: One is panda for antivirus and the other is Zonealarm as firewall. Now even my yahoo searches are being blocked by now. How can I understand which one or what program is blocking them? I checked the settings of Panda but I didn't see such configurations. Before I used Zonealarm with another antivirus there was no such a problem.

Thank you.
What browser are you using? It could be a browser issue, you know. Mozilla has recently gotten stricter about certificates.
 
phinds said:
What browser are you using? It could be a browser issue, you know. Mozilla has recently gotten stricter about certificates.

Chrome. I cannot fix the problem at all. The case is even more strange. I disabled both antivirus and firewall but the problem was still lasting. Then I tried a reboot. But nothing has changed. I read notifications given by browser. They are saying check your proxy settings. Even I cannot access the sites I accessed yesterday -a very strange case.

What should I do now?

Thank you.
 
Do you perhaps have a built-in Windows firewall running that you are not aware of?
 
phinds said:
Do you perhaps have a built-in Windows firewall running that you are not aware of?

I don't think but how can I check to be completely sure?

Thank you.
 

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