How to resolve an unsecured connection error

The Internet is the main breeding ground for computer viruses. That is why browser developers build various products into their products that try to prevent a virus threat from penetrating the computer or scammers from obtaining confidential information, for example, bank card data. In this regard, users of various browsers may periodically encounter a message about an unsecure connection.

An error indicating an unsecured connection appears on users' computer screens when the user tries to go to a secure site, but the browser was unable to verify the security certificates of this web resource. A similar problem can arise not only due to the possible insecurity of the site, but also due to the fact that various factors prevented the verification of certificates.

Ways to resolve the unsecured connection error

Below we will look at the maximum number of methods that can help solve the problem of an insecure connection (no matter what web browser you use).

Method 1: Set the correct date and time

Security certificates have strictly limited terms, so if the date and time on your computer are set incorrectly, the browser could not verify the security of the site, which is why it blocked the transition to it.

1. If incorrect date and time occur in your case, right-click on the date and time information in the tray and select the item in the context menu that appears "Setting the date and time".
   
   
   
   
   
2. A window will appear on the screen in which you will need to set the correct date and time (preferably if you activate automatic detection of these parameters).
   
   
   
   

Method 2: disabling the antivirus

Some anti-virus programs, paying too much attention to the user’s safety on the Internet, can also affect the operation of the browser, blocking the transition to what it seems to be dangerous sites.

In this case, to confirm or exclude this possibility of a problem, you will need to completely disable the antivirus for a while. Once this is done, try going to the problematic site - if the problem disappears, then we have only confirmed our guess.

After this, in order not to lose your antivirus, you will need to go to its settings and try to determine which settings block transition to protected sites. It is possible that you should disable network or SSL scanning (this may be a setting related to internet scanning).

Method 3: eliminating viral activity

If the problem is observed for more than one site, you can think that a virus has settled on your computer, which is blocking the normal operation of the browser.

In this case, you should check your computer for any types of threats. To do this, you can use either a system scanning tool on your computer or software specially designed for this, such as the utility Dr.Web CureIt, or any similar one.

If, as a result of scanning, you still find viruses on your computer, be sure to eliminate them, and then restart your computer. It is likely that after this the browser will not work normally, since its correct functioning has already been disrupted, which means that the following method in our article can help you.

Method 4: Reinstall the browser

Many problems with any program can be resolved by performing the reinstallation procedure. This is what we want to do in relation to the web browser.

1. First of all, you will need to uninstall the browser. To do this, open "Control Panel" and go to the section "Programs and Features".
   
   
   
   
   
2. In the list of installed programs, find your browser, right-click on it, then select "Delete".
   
   
   
   
   
3. The browser uninstaller will be displayed on the screen, with which you will need to complete the removal of the browser.
   
   
4. Now, in order for the browser to be uninstalled for sure, you should clean the Windows registry. To do this, open a window "Run" keyboard shortcut Win + R and write the following type of command in it:
   
   

   regedit

   
   
   
   
   
   
5. To launch the registry, the system will require administrator rights. Once the required window is open, call up the search bar using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + F and write the name of your browser in it. Remove any detected keys associated with your web browser.
   
   
   
   
   
6. When your computer is cleared of traces of the browser, all you have to do is secure the result by restarting your computer.
   
   
7. From now on, you can proceed to installing the browser. First you will need to download the latest distribution. We draw your special attention to the fact that it must be downloaded exclusively from the official website of the developer. Install the browser on your computer.
   

Method 5: System Restore

If the problem with an unsecured connection has recently begun to bother you, then you can try performing a system restore process, which consists of returning your computer to the way it was before.

1. Open "Control Panel", next going to the section "Recovery".
   
   
   
   
   
2. Make a choice in favor of the item "Run System Restore".
   
   
   
   
   
3. Points will be displayed on the screen, among which you will need to select the one to which the system will be rolled back.
   

Once the system has completed recovery, check your browser functionality.

Method 6: Deactivate Windows Firewall

In more rare cases, the error may also be affected by the computer's built-in security tool - the Windows Firewall. In this method, you should try disabling it for a while to check if this is the cause of the error.

1. To do this, go to "Control Panels", and then select the section "Windows Firewall".
   
   
   
   
   
2. In the left area of ​​the window, go to the item "Turn Windows Firewall on or off".
   
   
   
   
   
3. A window will open on the screen in which you should disable the firewall in two steps. After that, check the functionality of the browser. If the problem persists, reactivate the firewall.
   
   
   
   

These are the basic recommendations that can help you solve the problem of an insecure connection in your web browser. If another method that was not included in this article could help you, share it in the comments.