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The user is experiencing intermittent connectivity issues with specific websites and applications on their Windows desktop, despite network diagnostics indicating no problems and attempts to fix by changing DNS servers. Multiple browsers (Edge and Chrome) and programs like WinSCP are affected, but other devices on the network aren't experiencing similar issues. The thread suggests troubleshooting potential causes such as network protocols, security software, and device-specific settings to resolve the problem.
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MikeAtt

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When I try to go to some web pages I get the following:

This site can’t be reached​

Check if there is a typo in (the URL I am trying for).
If spelling is correct, Link Removed.

There is no typo, and Windows Network Diagnostics says there is no problem. I can hit Reload and usually the site will emerge eventually. This only happens with some websites. I get a similar type of effect when trying to upload files to a server - cannot connect. But it eventually does. This is a relatively new problem for me. How to fix?

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Neemobeer
Lots of things could cause this.
  • Any number of misbehaving network protocols
  • A VPN
  • Security software
  • Browser or browser extensions

I'd start by ruling out a particular browser or try a private mode and see if the issue clears up. You can also try changing your DNS.

8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 (Google)
1.1.1.1 Cloudflare
9.9.9.9 Quad 9 DNS
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Lots of things could cause this.
  • Any number of misbehaving network protocols
  • A VPN
  • Security software
  • Browser or browser extensions

I'd start by ruling out a particular browser or try a private mode and see if the issue clears up. You can also try changing your DNS.

8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 (Google)
1.1.1.1 Cloudflare
9.9.9.9 Quad 9 DNS
 

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I get the same problem using Edge and Chrome. I changed the DNS to Google but it didn't fix it. I get related problems with other programs. On WinSCP I get connection failed, and then later it appears. I am using the default settings for firewall and am using only Microsoft virus protection. I don't think I have a VPN. I am getting this problem only with my desktop. Other devices don't seem to be affected.
 

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