Removing the "S" in HTTPS so I can use internet.

[Eegore]

So my laptop running IE or Chrome will not connect to websites with https: and it will not allow me to remove the S. If I type http:www.websitename.com the address automatically adds the S and I get https:www.websitename.com

This includes websites saved in my favorites or ones that are linked in word documents etc. It will always change the http to https.

Is there a way to remove the automatic change to my web addresses as I can no longer use the internet, every page comes up with the Cannot connect to website page.

Thanks

 

[haroon453]

some websites wont work without HTTPS. if you are unable to browse using HTTPS there must be something wrong with the certificates or systems data and time. Also virus/malware infection cannot be ruled out. Can you post error screenshot for better understanding?

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

If they are secure sites - the prefix "https" is hard-wired as part of the web address.
You can't simply remove it - it's mandatory for those sites.

By removing the 'S' you are just making the URL invalid and the web browser makes the correction.

 

[Eegore]

Its just the default "This page cannot be displayed" that I've seen in IE whenever the internet is not connected.

Systems data and time? As in the date/time on the laptop?

Edit= typed while the previous post was entered, I see that https is required and I just cant access the sites on my laptop

 

[schwatzz]

Try using firefox. Try synchronizing your time. http/www.wikihow.com/Change-the-Time-Synchronization-Interval-in-Windows

 

[Eegore]

It was the date/time. It was set for 2007 so just a little off.

I had tried Firefox with no luck but it seems that Chrome/IE/FF all work if I use my brain and keep the date up to speed.

Thanks for the help guys.