Windows 11 - UWF blocking web browsing

Question

Hello, I'm trying to use UWF with Windows 11, but when I enable it it blocks Edge (and Chrome) browsing. If I disable UWF no issues. With UWF enabled I can log in to Teams and ping Internet addresses so it is not an Internet connection problem. What do I need to check? Where can I find relevant logs?

Answer 1

Hi GDMUK, glad to help!

Answer 2

I will, thank you

Answer 3

Hi GDMUK,

Apps that need to write to the system drive will not work when UWF is enabled, and that may include those browsers.

I apologize, Community is just a consumer forum, due to the scope of your question (UWF) can you please post this question to our sister forum on Microsoft Q&A The System Administrators and IT Pro Forum)

Over there you will have access to a host of System Administrators and IT Pro experts and will get a knowledgeable and quick answer to this question.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/index....

Answer 4

Hi Dave, thanks for trying to help.

1. Yes, I mean Unified Write Filter
2. It's a work standalone PC, not joined to a domain

Answer 5

Hi GDMUK,

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

1

By UWF are you referring to the Unified Write Filter

2

Are you using a private PC, or is it associated to a work environment?