when trying to access some web pages i get a message that my IT admin has blocked access.

Question

when trying to access some web pages i get a message that my IT admin has blocked access.
Im the admin and have not blocked anything...

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Answer 1

Hello Thor,

Thank you for contacting to Microsoft Community.

Here are several ways to check and resolve the problem as you mentioned:

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1. Check Local Group Policy 

Win + R → gpedit.msc

Check: 

Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates

User Configuration → Administrative Templates 

Look especially at:

Windows Components → Microsoft Edge

Windows Components → Internet Explorer 

Network → DNS Client

System → Internet Communication Management

If anything says Enabled that restricts websites, set to:

Not Configured

2. Check DNS

If DNS is set manually, try switching to automatic OR Use:

8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1 

3. Check Windows Defender

Windows Security → App & Browser Control

Temporarily turn off:

Reputation-based protection

 

If you can provide more details such as error message or browser you are using, we can investigate the issue further.

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Thank you again for your patience and support!

Dustin Tran