Most users who encountered this problem were using the Avast antivirus software. If it does and you are using a third-party antivirus such as Kaspersky, Avast, AVG, Bitdefender, or others, you will have to take care of those software as well. Browse the path C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome, select Chrome and click on Select Folder Click on the plus sign with Add an exclusion and select FolderĦ. Scroll-down and locate Exclusions, click on Add or remove exclusionsĥ. From the left menu select Windows Security and then select Virus & threat protectionĤ. Press Windows Key + I and select Update & SecurityĢ.Here are the steps you can follow to resolve “Your Internet access is blocked.” Hence, you need to set an exception for Chrome or Opera on the application. It’s another application that could be potentially blocking internet connectivity in Chrome. Fix 3: Add Chrome to the Exclusion List of Virus & Threat ProtectionĪs stated in the error message “Firewall or antivirus software may have blocked the connection.” So, we have already taken care of the Firewall and if the issue is not fixed, it’s time to look at the other aspect of the Windows security software – the Virus & Threat Protection.
Click on Browse and follow this path C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe If you can’t find Chrome in the list, click on Allow another app…Ħ.
