Why Windows 10 Blocks some LAN IPs (192.168..)?

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– Summarize the problem:

Windows 10 does not allow visiting my local LAN IPs (192.168.1.0/24), and some domains (that are defined in my hosts file). Error shows in all browsers (e.g. form chrome: Firewall or antivirus software may have blocked the connection.)

– what you’ve tried:

  1. I tried to check if chrome is allowed by windows firewall and it
    is.
  2. I tried to disable Windows Firewall in my private network and it did
    not fix it.
  3. I tried using another machine on the same router and it works fine,
    i can access (192.168.1.1 – router).
  4. I cleared my DNS cache (to test the modified hosts domains properly)
    and the browser won’t load them. Although PING works as
    defined in the hosts file.

Answer

I found the issue. it was my VPN app making my laptop from my lan as (invisible feature)

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