Is Windows Security blocking VPN websites & TOR browser?


  1. Posts : 390
    Window 10
       #1

    Is Windows Security blocking VPN websites & TOR browser?


    Hello

    Since moving from using "F-Secure Safe" to using Windows Security / Windows Defender, I can suddenly not longer use TOR and all VPN websites that I have tried (e.g. NordVPN, ProtonVPN) all seem to blocked.

    How can I regain my privacy?

    J
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  2. Posts : 18,044
    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
       #2

    Hello @ship69,

    I don't know if this is the sort of thing that you are after ? . . .

    > Add or Remove Microsoft Defender Antivirus Exclusions in Windows 10

    Also, have a look at the Related Tutorials at the BOTTOM of the above Tutorial [ there are a few ], as they may also be related.

    I hope this helps.
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  3. Posts : 390
    Window 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Paul Black said:
    Hello @ship69,

    I don't know if this is the sort of thing that you are after ? . . .

    > Add or Remove Microsoft Defender Antivirus Exclusions in Windows 10

    Also, have a look at the Related Tutorials at the BOTTOM of the above Tutorial [ there are a few ], as they may also be related.

    I hope this helps.
    Sorry no, I didn't understand any of that.
    At present I can't even access NordVPN.com.
    I can't see anything on your link about unblocking websites.
    Last edited by ship69; 17 Oct 2022 at 06:21.
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  4. Posts : 390
    Window 10
    Thread Starter
       #4

    How do I stop Windows from blocking www.nordVPN.com?


    Hello

    How do I stop Windows Defender from blocking various websites?
    (e.g. NordVPN.com, Tor Project | Anonymity Online, The best online VPN service for speed and security | NordVPN)

    J
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  5. Posts : 6,854
    22H2 64 Bit Pro
       #5

    Run the dedicated removal tool in case it didn't fully uninstall correctly.

    Support tools | F-Secure

    Is Windows Security blocking VPN websites & TOR browser?-support-tools-_-f-secure.jpg

    https://download.sp.f-secure.com/uni...ool/readme.txt


    Check your hosts file. Check your DNS. Reset your router.

    Change IPv4 and IPv6 DNS Server Address in Windows

    Reset Hosts file back to default in Windows

    Then reboot and test.
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    Posts : 860
    Zorin Lite
       #6

    i cant really help , but i can say i also have win defender ,and use my VPN regularly ,nothing gets blocked .
    TOR i don't use ,but I'm sure if i try it'll be fine too

    so what i basically getting at , i doubt its defender ...
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