Before moving on, we list here similar issues that users reported in other browsers or instances:
Certificate error navigation blocked (IE11) – Try changing your Internet Options and check if that helps. Certificate error navigation blocked (Chrome, Firefox) – Check your antivirus settings and make sure that it does not interfere with your browser. Certificate error navigation blocked (Gmail) – We advise you to remove any third-party applications that might interfere with your system. Certificate error navigation blocked (No Continue option) Certificate error navigation blocked on every website
Luckily, there are a few solutions that you can try to troubleshoot the issue, and some of them are not restricted to Microsoft Edge. Quick Tip: Try using a browser that gest constant updates and that comes with less to zero error messages such as Opera. It’s Chromium just like Edge and you can transfer all your data using the Synchronization option.
Why do I keep getting a certificate error?
You receive this error when there is a problem with the website’s security certificate. It could be outdated, obtained using fraudulent means, or was issued to another website. And if the browser detects any of these, it will throw the certificate error. These errors are meant to warn you that a website is not secure and that the information you provide here could be misused. Also, there’s also a chance the website works fine, and it’s actually the browser or antivirus that’s making a mistake here. Besides, you might see an option to ignore the certificate error in Edge, but we recommend going through the solution here. What is Navigation Blocked error in Edge? Like the other certificate errors, this too is generally encountered when there is a problem with the website’s security certificate. In this case, you might just see a warning or be prevented altogether from accessing the website. Here are some of the reasons why you are encountering the Navigation Blocked error in Edge:
Date and time set incorrectly on the computer Issues with the website’s certificate Installed antivirus or firewall responsible for it Misconfigured security settings
Let’s now head to the solutions to fix the certificate error on Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix a navigation blocked certificate error?
1. Remove Trusteer Rapport
Or better yet, use uninstaller software. In addition to removing programs, the uninstaller software will also remove all files and registry entries associated with that application. Few users are also suggested to disable Entrust certificate so you might want to try that as well. If Entrust certificate isn’t causing this problem, you might want to disable a different certificate.
2. Make sure that your date and time are correct
After setting the correct time and date, the NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error in Edge should be fixed. SPONSORED
3. Change the Security level
Users are also suggesting changing ActiveX controls. Keep in mind that changing ActiveX settings can cause security issues, therefore use extra caution if you decide to change ActiveX settings.
4. Disable certificate address mismatch warnings
After doing that, your security settings will be changed and the Microsoft Edge certificate not secure error should be resolved.
5. Use Command Prompt
After the command is run, restart your PC and check if your problem is resolved.
6. Check your antivirus software
Sometimes your antivirus can interfere with Microsoft Edge and cause the mentioned error to appear. So you might want to change its configuration and disable specific settings. If that doesn’t work, you might want to consider disabling or removing your antivirus altogether. However, we advise you to switch to a different antivirus solution that won’t interfere with other processes running on your PC. There are plenty of good antivirus software solutions that have great internet protection features. Blocking attacks before they get a chance to infect your PC is one of the primary purposes of these software tools. Good antivirus software has comprehensive threat databases that are updated in real-time. On top of that, most of these tools include built-in VPNs to ensure browsing privacy.
7. Create a new user profile
After switching to a new user account, the issue would be fixed. You might have to move all your personal files to a new account and start using it instead of your main account.
How do I fix the There is a problem with this website’s security certificate error when there’s no option to continue?
If you come across the error, there’s usually a Continue to this website option available at the bottom. In case it’s not there, you could modify the settings to stop looking for certificate address mismatch or install the certificates. Or, you could find the solutions that worked for most users when encountering the There is a problem with this website’s security certificate error. As you have seen, the certificate errors in Microsoft Edge can be fixed in most cases using the recommended solutions, but if that doesn’t work, you can disable certificate check or disable SSL verification in Edge. We’d like to hear which one worked for you, so feel free to use the comments section to drop us a line.
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