7 Ways To Fix Certificate Errors In Microsoft Edge [2023 Guide]
This error prevents users from accessing any website
- Certificate error navigation blocked is a message that sometimes pops up in Microsoft Edge.
- It might be a matter of adjusting some settings, and we'll walk you through the details in this article.
- Switching up your software may also help with this problem and we recommend some of the best options available.
A lot of users reported that they encounter certificate errors when using Microsoft Edge. This error prevents them from accessing any website.
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.
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Open any webpage with no errors and integrate all the add-ons and extensions you need.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 It could be outdated, obtained using fraudulent means, or was issued to another website.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
- Press Windows + R to launch the Run command, enter appwiz.cpl in the text field, and then click OK.
- Find Trusteer Rapport, right-click on it, and then select Uninstall.
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.
A 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
- Press Windows + S to launch the Search menu, enter Date & time settings, and click on the relevant search result.
- If the date or time isn’t correct, turn off the Set time automatically option, and then click on the Change button.
- Use the dropdown menu to set the correct date and time, and then click the Change button.
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After setting the correct time and date, the NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error in Edge should be fixed.
3. Change the Security level
- Press Windows + S, enter Internet Options, and then click on the relevant search result.
- Go to the Security tab and then click Trusted sites. Now, lower the Security level for this zone to Medium-low.
- Click Apply and OK to save changes.
- Restart your browser and check if the issue is resolved.
Users are also suggesting changing ActiveX controls.
- To do that, open Internet Options and go to the Security tab.
- Click the Custom level button.
- Locate Download unsigned ActiveX controls and then set it to Enable or to Prompt.
- Click OK to save changes.
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
- Press Windows + S, search for Internet Options, and then open it.
- Navigate to the Advanced tab. Uncheck the Warn about certificates address mismatch option and then click OK to save the changes.
After doing that, your security settings will be changed and the Microsoft Edge certificate not secure error should be resolved.
5. Use Command Prompt
- Press Windows + S, enter Terminal, right-click on the relevant search result, and then select Run as administrator.
- Click Yes in the UAC.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + 2 to open the Command Prompt.
- Now, paste the following command and then hit Enter:
certutil -setreg chainEnableWeakSignatureFlags 8
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
- Press Windows + I to open the Settings, select the Accounts tab from the left, and then click on Family & other users.
- Click on the Add account button under Other users.
- Choose I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.
- Select Add a user without a Microsoft account option.
- Enter the desired user name and then click Next to proceed. Passwords are not mandatory for a local account.
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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