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  1. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
       #1

    What would cause...


    Me to suddenly be unable to navigate to a public site like emsisoft.com. On a clean install there's no problem, but recently I've been denied with a popup suggesting that if I'm behind a firewall, "make sure Firefox or IE is allowed to access the internet". I've changed no settings, I've thoroughly scanned for malware and viruses, and removed everything, but the problem persists.
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  2. Posts : 4,772
    Windows 7 Ultimate - 64-bit | Windows 8 Pro - 64-bit
       #2

    Hi there!

    What Firewall software are you using? Have you tried to add Firefox to exception list? Does it happen with IE or other browser?
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  3. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Just the firewall native with Windows 7. It happens with both browsers. I haven't added Firefox to any exceptions list because it works fine for everything else.
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  4. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #4

    I've thoroughly scanned for malware and viruses, and removed everything, but the problem persists
    What did you use to scan with and what was removed?
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  5. Posts : 4,772
    Windows 7 Ultimate - 64-bit | Windows 8 Pro - 64-bit
       #5

    Can you check the LAN Settings and make sure it's set to ""Automatically detect settings"

    Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings
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  6. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Capt.Jack Sparrow said:
    Can you check the LAN Settings and make sure it's set to ""Automatically detect settings"

    Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings
    I have, and it is.

    What did you use to scan with and what was removed?
    I use Emsisoft Emergency ToolKit for malware, along with Endpoint and AVG for virus.
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  7. Posts : 4,772
    Windows 7 Ultimate - 64-bit | Windows 8 Pro - 64-bit
       #7

    Stacman said:
    Capt.Jack Sparrow said:
    Can you check the LAN Settings and make sure it's set to ""Automatically detect settings"

    Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings
    I have, and it is.

    What did you use to scan with and what was removed?
    I use Emsisoft Emergency ToolKit for malware, along with Endpoint and AVG for virus.
    Check the Host file. Go to C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc and see if there is any unwanted entries.
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  8. Posts : 4,772
    Windows 7 Ultimate - 64-bit | Windows 8 Pro - 64-bit
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  9. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    The Host file appeared normal. I'll have to wait until I get to my home machines to try your tool. I'm forced to use XP at the office.

    It's kinda strange that I can run Firefox or Explorer in SandBoxie and there's no problem going anywhere.
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  10. Posts : 6,458
    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
       #10

    try this: Check your proxy settings, No Proxy, restart browser
    edit: or for IE, tools ==> internet options ==> advanced tab - Reset
    Last edited by Slartybart; 22 May 2012 at 16:18. Reason: reset
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