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ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error when accessing few websites

Anonymous
2014-08-11T18:21:07+00:00

I recently experienced trouble getting on 2 websites and i noticed I was getting the error message

ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED

So I searched for answers and I ended up resetting my browsers which seemed to do the trick and 

then this week I experienced the same issue but on a different website, I am using Windows 8,

I don't have the problem on my computer that has Windows 7.  

I have tried to reach this website on IE, Google & Firefox, with no luck.

I tried resetting my browsers again and this does not seem to fix the problem 

Could the last update of Windows 8 have caused this issue?

 I went to Microsoft Help desk but 

they want me to buy some warranty for 150 dollars and I don't want to have to do that for an issue with 

1 website.  Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. 

I am at my wits end trying to fix this. 

I have checked for malware, viruses etc and all has been cleaned out or fixed, but I am still having this issue,

the actual website this week is www.choicehotels.com that I can't reach.  

Thank you in advance!

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-08-11T18:40:37+00:00

    MP

    Connection refused is often either a network issue or the wrong user name and password.  Since it is only happening with one site I suspect it is on their end and there is no way to find out. 

    I would clear the browser cache and cookies

    The first step in any troubleshooting is to clear the browser cache/cookies. (you need to clear ALL cookies)

    *For Internet Explorer browser & MSN Butterfly: Press CTRL+SHIFT+DEL simultaneously and click Delete

    *For Google Chrome: Press CTRL+SHIFT+DEL simultaneously and click Clear Browsing Data

    *For Firefox: Press CTRL+SHIFT+DEL simultaneously and click Clear Now

    (other browsers are similar)

    If clearing the cache doesn't help answer these.

    Are you accessing your mail via a web browser or email client? See the differences between them here

    Are you having problems accessing other accounts on the same computer?

    Does the same problem exist when you use a different browser?

    Does the issue persist on other computers?

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-08-21T00:13:37+00:00

    I am still experiencing this problem and now I just discovered another website I can't access.

    I have tried resetting my browsers, still no luck. Any other suggestions out there?  I realize it is now only 2 websites but it is inconvenient if I have to go to another computer to just access 2 websites. I really think it is Window 8 but I just can't figure it out. Maybe I can try to reinstall all my browsers and see if I have any luck. I am open to ANY help or suggestions. THANK YOU!

    Mary

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-05-26T01:40:54+00:00

    I'm using Windows 8.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-05-26T01:39:59+00:00

    Hey, I am also having the same problem, but I'm not sure what yours says, mine says:

    This webpage is not available

    ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED

    It is really frustrating for me, I try everything I can find but no luck, the website I am using is 

    roblox, I really need help guys.

                                                                   -Thanks, The Frustrated Player

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-09-01T16:12:24+00:00

    Mental aberration on my part there. I know it has to be run from an elevated command prompt, but my mind must have been on other things back then.

    Anyway, glad it worked for you.

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