How to unblock a website on Windows 10 laptop

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2024-07-08T06:15:49.78+00:00

I am unable to access Youtube.com on my Windows 10 laptop in any browser, but I can access it on other devices. I suspect a friend may have blocked it as a prank, and I'm not sure if it's on my specific Windows account or their account on my PC. Can someone provide guidance on how to unblock a website on Windows 10?

Every time I try to access it, this shows

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  1. Jing Zhou 6,865 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-07-08T08:59:02.64+00:00

    Hello,

     

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

    Based on your description, we suggest that you check from the following aspects:

    Check the Windows Hosts file:

    Hosts files in Windows systems can be used to block specific websites. You can check the Hosts file to see if there are any blocking settings for Youtube.com. The Hosts file is located in C: \ Windows \ System32 \ drivers \ etc \ hosts. You can use Notepad to open and check for any entries related to Youtube.com. If so, please delete or comment them out.

    Check firewall settings:

    Some firewall software may block access to specific websites. You can check your firewall settings to ensure that Youtube.com is not listed as a blocked website. You can temporarily disable the firewall for testing to see if you can access Youtube.com.

    Clear browser cache and cookies:

    Sometimes browser caching or cookie issues can also prevent access to specific websites. Try clearing the browser's cache and cookies, and then try accessing Youtube.com again.

    Using other networks:

    If possible, try connecting to another network, such as a mobile hotspot or other Wi Fi network, to see if you can access Youtube.com. This helps determine whether it is a network issue or a device issue.

    Reset network settings:

    You can try resetting network settings to solve possible network configuration issues. In Windows 10, you can open Settings ->Network and Internet ->Status ->Network Reset to perform a network reset.

    If you have tried the above methods but still cannot solve the problem, we suggest that you contact your friend to confirm whether the website has been blocked and further check your system settings. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you! If you need more help or have any other questions, please feel free to let me know.

     

    Best regards，

    Jill Zhou

     

     

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