How to understand which program is blocking websites?

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The discussion revolves around identifying which security program, either an antivirus or a firewall, is blocking access to certain websites, including Yahoo searches. Participants explore potential causes and troubleshooting steps related to software configurations and browser settings.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports issues with Yahoo searches being blocked and questions how to determine which security tool (Panda antivirus or Zonealarm firewall) is responsible.
  • Another participant suggests that the issue might be related to the browser, mentioning that Mozilla has become stricter about certificates.
  • A participant confirms they are using Chrome and expresses frustration that disabling both the antivirus and firewall did not resolve the issue, noting strange behavior with proxy settings.
  • There is a suggestion to check for an unknown built-in Windows firewall that might be active.
  • A participant seeks clarification on how to check for the Windows firewall to ensure it is not causing the problem.
  • A link to Microsoft support is provided for checking the status of the Windows firewall.
  • The participant later confirms that the Windows firewall was indeed disabled, but the issue persists.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the cause of the website blocking issue, as multiple potential factors are discussed, including browser settings and the presence of a Windows firewall.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions regarding the specific configurations of the security tools and the exact nature of the browser settings that may be contributing to the problem.

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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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