{"id":3020,"date":"2020-12-30T19:00:53","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T14:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/?p=3020"},"modified":"2021-04-03T19:36:33","modified_gmt":"2021-04-03T14:36:33","slug":"fix-error-code-16-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/fix-error-code-16-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix: Error Code 16 in Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-ad-id=\"3224\" style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:px; margin-bottom:10px; margin-left:px; margin-right:px;float:none;\" class=\"afw afw_custom  afw_ad afwadid-3224  \">\r\n                                                        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\tatOptions = {\r\n\t\t'key' : 'c403e99c13482c5d818e92434c3be687',\r\n\t\t'format' : 'iframe',\r\n\t\t'height' : 90,\r\n\t\t'width' : 728,\r\n\t\t'params' : {}\r\n\t};\r\n\tdocument.write('<scr' + 'ipt type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http' + (location.protocol === 'https:' ? 's' : '') + ':\/\/www.profitabledisplaynetwork.com\/c403e99c13482c5d818e92434c3be687\/invoke.js\"><\/scr' + 'ipt>');\r\n<\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/How-to-Fix-Error-Code-16-in-Windows-10.jpg\" alt=\"How to Fix Error Code 16 in Windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-3052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/How-to-Fix-Error-Code-16-in-Windows-10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/How-to-Fix-Error-Code-16-in-Windows-10-200x100.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While visiting certain sites Windows shows and an error message<strong> \u201cerror code 16 this request was blocked by the security rules\u201d<\/strong>. Usually, Windows shows error code 16 due to a site block by firewall or Antivirus tools, or in some cases, this error occurs due to a site block by ISP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unable to access certain websites and getting an error &#8220;<strong>Access denied error code 16 messages<\/strong>&#8220;. This is so irritating, this is not an uncommon issue. There are quite easy methods you can fix this error in your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try one of the following Six methods to resolve this problem on your Windows PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 Ways to Fix Error Code 16 in Windows 10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Choose the correct <strong>Date and Time<\/strong> on your PC<\/li><li>Update your operating system<\/li><li>Reset your web browser<\/li><li>Disable the Firewall and Antivirus<\/li><li>Try Using VPN<\/li><li>Contact your ISP<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; Choose the appropriate <strong>Date and Time<\/strong> on your PC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/check-the-date-time.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/check-the-date-time.png 768w, https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/check-the-date-time-200x100.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your system SSL validation date and the system clock are not appropriate as on Windows 10. Your internet will not work and definitely you will get the <strong>\u201cerror code 16 this request was blocked by the security rules\u201d.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are getting an error, Access Denied or the Error code 16 first thing you have to do is to correct your system date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To correct your system date, search &#8216;<strong>Date and Time<\/strong>&#8216; from the &#8216;<strong>Start Menu<\/strong>&#8216; and select  <strong>\u2018Adjust Date &amp; time&#8217;. <\/strong>Under the \u201c<strong>Date &amp; Time<\/strong>\u201d Settings, choose the appropriate date and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; Update your operating system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/update-your-operating-system.png\" alt=\"Update your operating system\" class=\"wp-image-3037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/update-your-operating-system.png 768w, https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/update-your-operating-system-200x100.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many bugs and glitches in Windows. Sometimes these bugs can cause the access denied error code 16. An outdated operating system can also cause this error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, always keep your Windows operating system up to date. If your system is not up to date follow the steps below to update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the Start menu and open Settings or <strong>Windows Key + I<\/strong> to open the Windows setting.<br>Choose the<strong> \u2018Update &amp; Security\u2019<\/strong> option and click on the <strong>&#8216;Check for Updates&#8217;<\/strong><br>Now choose to click on <strong>\u2018Check for updates<\/strong>\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will update your Windows if its outdated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; Reset your web browser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/reset-your-web-browser.png\" alt=\"Reset your web browser\" class=\"wp-image-3038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/reset-your-web-browser.png 768w, https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/reset-your-web-browser-200x92.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason that can cause the error \u201cerror code 16 this request was blocked by the security rules\u201d in your system is your outdated browser. So, in this situation, you need to reset your browser to fix this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using Chrome browser, Open the Settings &gt; Advanced Options. and look for the \u2018Restore Settings to their original defaults\u2019 option. Then click on \u2018Reset browser settings\u2019. Once done, restart your browser to fix error 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 &#8211; Disable the Firewall and Antivirus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/disable-the-antivirus-firewall.png\" alt=\"Disable the Firewall and Antivirus\" class=\"wp-image-3039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/disable-the-antivirus-firewall.png 768w, https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/disable-the-antivirus-firewall-200x100.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Antivirus software and Firewall can also block certain sites to open in your system. As a result,<strong> the <\/strong>system shows <strong>\u201cerror code 16 this request was blocked by the security rules\u201d.<\/strong> To fix errors in this condition, you have to disable the Antivirus program and Firewall. It&#8217;s easy to disable the Antivirus program from the taskbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To disable Firewall, open the Control Panel, and from the firewall setting disable the Firewall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, restart your computer to fix the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 &#8211; Try Using VPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/vpn.jpg\" alt=\"Try Using VPN\" class=\"wp-image-3040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/vpn.jpg 768w, https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/vpn-200x100.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have done all the above methods and the error is still there. The site you trying to visit may be blocked by ISP. To bypass certain restrictions, you can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/softlay.net\/security\/internet-security\/best-vpn-kodi-torrenting-streaming.html\">VPN service<\/a> to open your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VPN is a software that can hide your IP Address blocked by IPS and you can visit the blocked site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 &#8211; Contact your ISP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/isp.jpg\" alt=\"Contact your ISP\" class=\"wp-image-3041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/isp.jpg 768w, https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/isp-200x100.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most probably the VPN method listed above will fix the <strong>\u201cerror code 16\u201d<\/strong>. However, if you are still getting this error you have to contact your ISP. You can ask your ISP to have a look at this error.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It doesn\u2019t matter how fast your internet is, if it doesn\u2019t allow you to access your favorite sites, it\u2019s of no use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3068,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3020"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3020"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3020\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/windowslay.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}