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Judy Chronopoulos 0 Reputation points
2026-04-30T15:49:40.5433333+00:00

Kroger access denied! Its a supermarket not national security

Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 10

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  1. Thomas4-N 15,800 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-05-01T06:48:23.38+00:00

    Hello Judy Chronopoulos,

    Just to add a bit of context — Kroger.com is a third-party retail site, so the "access denied" and "can't reach this page" messages are coming from Kroger's side rather than Edge or Windows. Microsoft does not have visibility into or control over Kroger's account or site access.

    Before reaching out to Kroger, a couple of quick Edge-side checks can rule out anything local:

    • Open an InPrivate window (Ctrl+Shift+N) and try Kroger.com there. If it loads, clear cookies and site data for kroger.com in your normal profile and disable any browser extensions, then retry.
    • If you use a VPN, proxy, or secure DNS service, turn it off temporarily and reload the site. Retail sites often block traffic that looks like it is coming through a VPN.
    • Try the site in a different browser (Chrome, Firefox) just to confirm whether the block follows you across browsers. If it does, it is account- or IP-related on Kroger's end.

    If the site still refuses to load after those checks, the next step is to contact Kroger customer service directly, since they are the only ones who can review and lift any restriction on your account or IP.

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    2026-04-30T15:49:56.05+00:00

    Kroger’s site being “access denied” in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 is typically caused by local security, browser, or network controls rather than the site itself acting like “national security.” The context provided focuses on similar “access denied” and blocking behaviors, which map to a few practical checks:

    1. Check security software and content filters
      • Third‑party security tools (for example, antivirus, web protection, or parental‑control products) can block specific sites or categories (shopping, gambling, social, etc.).
      • Open the security suite installed on the PC and review any web protection / safe browsing / firewall modules. If there is a site‑blocking or category‑blocking feature, temporarily disable it or add Kroger’s domain to the allowed list.
      • If a VPN or secure DNS/filtering service is in use, test by disabling it and reloading the site.
    2. Review Edge’s security and experimental settings
      • In Edge, some advanced security or experimental TLS features can cause connection problems to certain sites.
      • Open edge://flags and look for any experimental security/TLS features that have been manually changed from default. Reset them to default and restart Edge.
      • Also verify that tracking prevention or any custom site permissions are not explicitly blocking the site (Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Tracking prevention; and Settings → Cookies and site permissions).
    3. Try another profile or InPrivate window
      • Open an InPrivate window (Ctrl+Shift+N) and try to access the Kroger site. If it works there, the issue is likely with cookies, cached data, or an extension in the main profile.
      • Disable extensions temporarily and clear cookies/cache for that specific site, then retry.
    4. Check for system‑level policies
      • On managed or corporate devices, administrators can deploy policies that block certain domains or enforce strict TLS/proxy rules. If the PC is joined to a work or school environment, contact the IT administrator to confirm whether the site is being blocked by policy.

    If the site still shows “access denied” after these steps, capture the exact error text or HTTP status code shown in Edge’s error page and share it with the network or IT administrator, as it will indicate whether the block is coming from the site, a proxy, or local security software.

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