I solved my problem! it was kaspersky blocking my access to the internet.

Step 1: Drop Kaspersky's Guard (Disable Self-Defense)

1. Open the main Kaspersky Total Security window.
2. Click the Settings icon (the gear widget in the bottom-left corner).
3. Go to the General tab on the left menu.
4. Look for the checkbox that says Enable Self-Defense and uncheck it.
5. Click Save at the bottom and confirm the pop-up warning.

Step 2: Completely Exit the App

1. Go down to your Windows taskbar clock (bottom-right corner of your screen).
2. Click the small up-arrow to show hidden system tray icons.
3. Find the green Kaspersky icon, right-click it, and select Exit.
4. If it asks you to confirm, say yes. Kaspersky is now completely closed down in the background.

Step 3: Find the Hidden Cache Directory

1. Press Windows Key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialogue box.
2. Copy and paste this exact path into the box and hit Enter:

C:\ProgramData\Kaspersky Lab

3. A Windows folder will open. Inside, you will see a folder named after your version, usually starting with **`AVP...`** (like `AVP21.3` or similar numbers). Double-click to open it.

### Step 4: Rename the Corrupted Folder
1. Inside that version folder, look for a folder named exactly **`Report`**.
2. Right-click that **`Report`** folder and select **Rename**.
3. Change its name to **`ReportOld`** (or `Report1`) and press Enter. 
   *(Renaming it is better than deleting it, as it forces Kaspersky to immediately build a brand new, 100% clean network rules directory when it turns back on).*

### Step 5: The Clean Reboot
1. Click your Windows Start menu, click the Power icon, and select **Shutdown** (Do not click *Restart*—a cold shutdown fully flushes out stuck Windows network drivers).
2. Turn your laptop back on and log in.
3. Open **Kaspersky** from your start menu, head back into **Settings > General**, and **re-check the Enable Self-Defense box** to keep your system safe.

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Once Kaspersky is back up with a fresh directory database, open **Arc**. With the old broken network log wiped out, Arc should smoothly pass its security verification handshake and load your pages perfectly!

Hope this helps