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Problem description: Starting about 24 hours ago, my desktop stopped being able to access certain websites. Most obvious is Google and all Google-related sites, but a few hours later Netflix was added to the list, too. I have a laptop on the same network, and it can access all of those sites without trouble. My desktop can access most websites, just not... most of the only websites I ever use it for. When I try, Chrome gives me an "ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED" error immediately. Attempted fixes:
Recent changes: I can't think of anything, aside from that there was a power outage immediately before it started. -- Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit System specs: Manufacturer: Gateway Model: FX6803 Processor: Intel Core i7 / CPU 930 @ 2.80 GHz Installed memory: 9.00 GB Xfinity modem, SN: 1452111724 No router Location: USA I have Googled and read the FAQ: Repeatedly
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Oct 3, 2015 21:23
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Uninstall Avast and try again. Non-Microsoft antivirus programs cause weird system problems and are strongly not recommended.
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Oct 3, 2015 21:40
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HAHA, okay, that wasn't the problem, but I realized while fiddling wiht Avast that the power outage had reset my computer's system clock to January 2010 and that was loving everything up. Internet fixed. Thanks!
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Oct 3, 2015 21:50
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Glad you found an easy fix! That may indicate that the CMOS battery on your motherboard is dead, as it should hold the time even through a power outage.
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Oct 3, 2015 23:19
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