Getting ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED on Certain Sites

hudman2002

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I use Google Chrome and Internet Explorer, both updated to the newest possible version, and for some reason certain sites are coming up as not available. I know the websites are real and such because I tested them on my iPhone and my other computer. I think that narrows it down to my laptop having the problems but I'm not sure. Here is a list of some examples:

Mainly any search bar (only bing.com works, I tried Bing search bar, google.com + bar, and yahoo.com + bar)
youtube.com
metacafe.com

What I found really strange though was after about three days, it finally worked again! But about 20 minutes later it broke for the second time.

Thanks to those that have read this far:
Hudman2002

Solutions I've Tried:
Restart
Shut down and power on
Antivirus
Uninstalling and reinstalling internet browsers
Unplugging and replugging in router
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Are your antivirus, antispyware, antimalware programs assertively-set? I've had to dial mine back some 'cause I got the never-ending-circle for several web sites. Do you have any Nanny-type programs that watch out for "bad" web sites that are assertively-set? If so, dial 'em back some.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit [MS blue-disk set]
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    2 Acers & 1 Antec[?]
    CPU
    i7 in 2 Acers, i5 in desktop
    Motherboard
    Desktop w/Gigabyte
    Memory
    Two w/16GB, 1 w/8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Laptops GameWorthy; Desktop maybe GameWorthy
    Monitor(s) Displays
    flatscreens; 2 are BluRay worthy
    Screen Resolution
    1368x768; 1600x900
    Hard Drives
    1TB internals; 2 ext usb WD 1TB HDs
    PSU
    what's PSU?
    Cooling
    Regular plus external fans
    Keyboard
    desktio w/PS2
    Mouse
    desktop w/PS2
    Internet Speed
    DSL middle level [160?]
    Browser
    from Netscape 0.9 to FF 36
    Antivirus
    well-balanced, well-configured mult-layered defense is best
    Other Info
    From MS-DOS 3.3, MS-DOS 6.22, from Windows 3.1 to WFW 3.11 to Windows 95-98SE, now to Windows 7 Pro.
    Security for now: Windows 7 Firewall, Emsisoft AM, MSE [scan-only], SpywareBlaster, Ruiware/BillP combine
My antivirus is AVG, I dialed it back and it still didn't work, and I believe I have no Nanny-type programs or whatever you said.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Don't go browsing around but turn off AV and Windows firewall then test one of the sites to see if still blocked.

Plug directly into the modem if possible, eliminate the router.

Run Malwarebytes.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
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