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A user reports ongoing issues accessing certain HTTPS websites after upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10, with problems temporarily resolved by flushing DNS but recurring after a few minutes. The forum replies include some dismissive and confrontational exchanges, with one moderator initially criticizing the user for posting on multiple forums but subsequently apologizing and attempting to assist by suggesting troubleshooting steps, such as checking antivirus settings. Overall, the thread reflects frustration from the user regarding persistent connectivity issues and a tense interaction with forum staff, with no definitive solution provided within the discussion.
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tonys44

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I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 over a month ago. I noticed immediately that I could not connect to certain websites, mainly https websites, such as financial sites. I never had this problem before. After researching online, I learned that I could flush the DNS cache and then connect. It would work for a few minutes and then I would have to flush the cache again. This happened for a few days and then the problem went away. It began again two days ago. I have other computers in the house running Windows 10 with no problem, so it is not a router or internal network problem. It just occurs on one machine. I have to run a Flush DNS utility several times to do banking, pay bills, etc. Very frustrating!
 

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It was flushing the router. After spending some time trying various fixes, etc. I finally realized that it was my router all the time. The router is set up in my basement where I have another desktop. I swapped ports between machines and spent some time on that one to see if I could replicate the errors and I did. I then began jiggling the Ethernet cables at the router and began seeing that it would connect. I restarted that router and modem and everything worked for a while. I logged into the router and everything thing in the setup was correct. This morning I swapped that router out with an old one that I had and so far everything works consistently. It must have just been a fluke that this started when I upgraded the one machine to...
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ussnorway

ussnorway

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tonys44 said:
I thank all of you for your help as this was a real pain! I am going to buy a new router once I determine that this really was the problem. The old router works fine on the wired connections it's just not up to the latest wireless n specs.
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It is possible your router has picked up some malware and a firmware reset would flush it out... if you already got a new one then nevermind mate.
 

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holdum333

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RichM said:
Like many in this business I started out that way also and then one day I felt the calling and realized most were appreciative but some were abusing the situation so I "went rogue" and went into the business!:)

If you see mostly new pcs then what you say is highly possible but generally because I am a business, they mostly call me when their old clunker either quit or won't do something they need it to do.
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Hi @RichM I'm happy you got the calling. I see every make and model here at Golden Oaks. I'm well paid with hugs and lots of home made goodies. I guess that is my calling. Any way I love what I do. God has blessed me financially and I don't need the money.
I paid Uncle Sam over 25,000$ this year, I didn't show all the peach cobblers I got from my seniors.
I have never heard of anyone being called to the computer business before. Congrats on that!;)
 

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