web Pages not loading

Stephany P 0 Reputation points
2026-08-29T06:23:12.9+00:00

about half of the web pages i try will not load saying its an insecure connection. are there settings to change this on computer?

Windows for home | Other | Internet and connectivity
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  1. DYARI BARHAM 37,656 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-29T07:05:12.4166667+00:00

    Hi ,

    I'm Dyari. Thanks for reaching out.

    If the steps provided by the AI do not work for you, click the clock in your taskbar or menu > Turn on set time automatically.

    Also, open your browser settings > go to your browser menu > Select Help or About to check for updates.

    Temporarily turn off web shielding or HTTPS scanning in your antivirus to see if the issue is fixed.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-08-29T06:23:27.1833333+00:00

    Yes. In Microsoft Edge, insecure-connection warnings are controlled under the browser security settings.

    Try these steps:

    1. Open Microsoft Edge.
    2. Select Settings and more in the upper-right corner.
    3. Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
    4. Select Security.
    5. Make sure Get alerts about insecure connections is turned on.
    6. Choose the warning level:
      • Alerts you about insecure public sites (Default)
      • Alerts for about insecure public and private sites

    What this means:

    • HTTP sites are not secure because data can be sent in plain text.
    • HTTPS sites encrypt data and are the secure version.
    • In Edge, a secure site shows a connection icon in the address bar. If a site has no valid certificate or has an invalid, expired, or self-signed certificate, the connection is not secure.

    If pages that used to work suddenly stop loading in Edge, also try:

    1. Update Edge: Settings and more > Settings > About Microsoft Edge.
    2. Clear cached data: Settings and more > History > Open history page > Delete browsing data > choose All time > select Browsing history and Cached images and files > Clear now.
    3. Restart the computer and test again.
    4. If security software is installed, make sure it is up to date, because third-party security software can affect browsing.

    Important: turning off these warnings is not recommended. If a page is marked insecure, avoid entering passwords, payment details, or other personal information on that site.

    AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information.

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