Unable to connect to internet in some apps


Shinji92

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In windows update I get error encountered retry, uniget, smart screen, MS office etc can't connect to internet for some reason, browsers can though, I can't connect via windows update but I can DL from catalog and update
In
Google Chrome
I get
An error occurred while checking for updates: Update check error: One or more of the parameters passed to the function was invalid. . (error code 7: 0X8009035D -- system level). when opened help page
Since October 4
Latest Windows 11 26h2 with all browsers, software, OS up to date
I'm using Atlantharden script from 3 months
Is some setting breaking network connections?
Latest discord is also unable to connect after installing latest verison, I tried all versions of it too including older ones
Now I'm in pinch as I can't do even repair install as windows update gives error
 
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Windows 11 26H2
OS
Windows 11 26H2
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Laptop
I'm using Atlantharden script from 3 months
Is some setting breaking network connections?
Of course it could...

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Yes, AtlantHarden changes several advanced Windows configurations that can restrict or break network connections. Because AtlantHarden acts as a persistent hardening utility rather than a background service, you cannot simply flip a toggle to turn it off. Instead, you need to manually reverse or reset the configurations it modifies. [1]

Settings Likely Breaking Your Network
AtlantHarden enforces strict security controls that frequently interfere with local networks, specific websites, and captive portals: [1]
  • LOLBin Firewall Rules: It prevents common Windows binaries (like certutil, mshta, or wmic) from initiating network connections. If any of your applications rely on these system binaries for updates or data syncs, those connections will fail. [1]
  • Strict Network & Protocol Restrictions: It enforces higher levels of authentication (SMB/LDAP signing, NTLMv2) and disables older protocols like TLS 1.0/1.1. If you are connecting to an older home NAS, office router, or legacy website, your connection will drop or be refused. [1]
  • Aggressive Browser Hardening: It injects strict site-isolation policies, strict TLS enforcement, and rigid proxy or certificate validation. [1]

Turn it off and test...
 

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Windows 11 Pro 26H2
OS
Windows 11 Pro 26H2
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Toshiba
Antivirus
Defender
Turn if off and test.
It can't be simply turned off, it has various settings, I tried disabling crytography,tls, ssl related ones but still same
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 26H2
OS
Windows 11 26H2
Computer type
Laptop

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Pro 26H2
OS
Windows 11 Pro 26H2
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Toshiba
Antivirus
Defender
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