VKontakte does not start. Problems opening VKontakte messages

We are all already to some extent dependent on social networks, especially VKontakte. And when a network user has a problem opening sites, features of his favorite social network, panic begins. It is impossible not to notice that recently time very often VKontakte does not open. And of course, users have a logical question: “ Why doesn't the site open on VKontakte?»
There are several problems due to which the site does not want to open.

What to do if the VKontakte page does not open?

HOSTS file

The most common problem is the vulnerability of the system HOSTS file, which is responsible for converting domain names to IP addresses. Its vulnerability is due to the fact that it is constantly attacked by viruses. As a result of such attacks, additional entries (extra), “registered” non-existent addresses to domains are formed in the file.

To solve the problem you should:

Site blocking

Blocking the site by malware is the second reason why the VKontakte site does not open. To solve the problem, find the files vkontakte.exe or svc.exe and delete them.

Before starting the search, do not forget to check the boxes everywhere in the search parameters (in hidden files and system folders, etc.).

Domain vk.com

Sometimes some glitch prevents you from logging into your favorite social network, so just try logging into the site via the vk.com domain. Sometimes this method helps solve the problem.

Remember:

• What is not advisable, and one might even say contraindicated, is downloading special programs for VKontakte, for example, to view personal messages, private pages, etc. They often contain a virus that can lead to a computer crash and the inability to visit websites.
• Also remember that after each method to open access, you should restart your computer!

To summarize all of the above, I would also like to note that sometimes the site carries out technical work due to which it is impossible to visit the site. In this case, you need to wait some time. If you still can’t access the site, then most likely the problem is a virus.

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You have some free time, and as usual, you decide to stick to VKontakte. You come in and try to log in: access is denied - VK doesn’t work. Or another situation: we have passed authorization, but everything works so slowly that from the outside it seems that it is not working at all. Why VK does not load and what to do about it - we will tell you further.

Having become accustomed to the constant presence of a social network in one’s life, its absence or problems in work are felt especially acutely. This recently affected Ukrainian users: the authorities banned mobile operators and providers from providing access to Vkontakte (in Russia there is a similar problem with Telegram). The blocking is bypassed using a VPN, so there would be a desire.

In other cases, the reason why VK does not work lies in one of the points described below.

Types of errors

The following types of errors are distinguished:

1. Problem with VKontakte servers: nothing loads or loads poorly, authorization is impossible.
2. When logging in, the VK start page requests information from a paid SMS - you have become the owner of a ransomware virus. Where there is one SMS, there are 10, and the mobile balance is not rubber.
3. Malicious applications have filled the hosts file, hence the inability to log into your account.
4. Browser cache is full. Sometimes the viewer itself reacts to changes and produces a bunch of squiggles and the text “Clean cash and restart your browser”.
5. Antivirus software blocked the social networking site.
6. Problems on the provider's side.

VK is not working now 2020

The social network VKontakte is the same Internet resource as other sites. The peculiarity is the huge influx of visitors, creating a crazy load on the servers that ensure uninterrupted operation. It would be nice if everyone was peacefully scrolling through their feed, but we upload photos, watch videos, send messages and perform many actions, loading the servers to the fullest.

In February 2020, the Internet was full of news reports that VKontakte servers were down: many users were denied access to the application and the full version of the site. Troubleshooting takes time: as a rule, VK specialists can handle it on the same day, but it all depends on the situation.

Solution: Enter the search query “VKontakte is not working now 2020” and read the news - they will definitely write there if the servers are down. Please be patient - the social network team will try to get things working as soon as possible - this is, first of all, in their interests.

Why doesn't VK load?

We opened the browser and first of all went to the social network, but the site did not open. We refreshed the page several times, restarted Chrome or Opera (whatever you're using) - no result.

Solution: Take a close look at the date and remember if it’s time to pay for the Internet. Isn't it time yet? Dial the provider's technical support number and check if there are any problems with the connection. Perhaps you are not the only subscriber with a similar problem and there are problems with the company’s equipment (line break, system failure, you never know).

VK application does not work

The VKontakte application is on most users' phones - a convenient way to always stay in touch. Developers periodically release improved versions, introducing new features and adding new restrictions. An outdated version causes problems in the operation of the social network.

Solution: If you have problems with the application, update it to the latest version or uninstall it and install it again. Pop-up tips on smartphone screens notify you about the possibility of updating VK, but you can find out about the available version in the Play Market or App Store. You can download it there.

VK does not work on the computer

The influence of viruses and the work of anti-virus software on smartphones is not very noticeable - on a computer things are different. You won't get far without a working antivirus program: malware and files attack and infect the system, steal personal data and extort money in exchange for access to sites. This type of ransomware virus periodically pops up when working with VK, requiring you to send a message to a short number. Remember: no need to send SMS upon login, unless you forgot your password (login) and are trying to restore the page.

Solution: The best way out of the situation is to reinstall the system and change the antivirus that missed the threat.

The antivirus program works too well, so social networking sites that use cookies end up under the influence of protective screens - the program makes them inaccessible, considering them dangerous.

Solution:

• Test your guess by turning off the screens and launching the site.
• If the problem disappears, reactivate the antivirus (you cannot leave your PC unprotected).
• Go to Settings and add the VK site to the list of exceptions. This way, the antivirus will continue to work, but restrictions on the social network will not apply.
• Carefully monitor what links you open, what applications you install for VKontakte - they can threaten the security of your computer, and since the antivirus will not work on the site, there is a threat of virus infection.

What to do if VK does not work

Go to the main page of VKontakte and see a message about blocking the site or a requirement to send a message to one of the offered numbers? Yesterday everything was fine, but today VKontakte is not working? The hosts file located in system information has probably been modified and needs to be checked.

Solution:

1. Go to My Computer and open Local Disk C. Then follow the path Windows\System32\drivers\etc. There will be several files in the folder, find hosts.
2. We went to the desired folder, but did not find the file. It may be hidden. Displaying hidden files for operating systems Windows XP, Windows 7, 8 is disclosed below.
3. Select the file and open it using Notepad.
4. If there are a lot of letters and characters, erase everything except the line 127.0.0.1 localhost.
5. Save your changes.
6. Restart your computer or laptop.
7. Log in to your account to check.
8. After logging in, change your password (come up with a more complex one and write it down so you don’t forget).

What to do if VK does not load, but the Internet works

There remains the last reason for possible problems with VK - temporary files accumulated in the browser, slowing down its operation and limiting access to sites.

Solution: Clear the cache of the browser you are using. In the settings there is an item “Delete temporary files” or something similar - it’s different for each browser. Select it, the process may take about a minute. Restart your browser and try logging in again.

If a couple of hours ago you were scrolling through the news feed, listening to music and watching videos, and now VKontakte is not working, you don’t have to immediately try all the suggested options, including reinstalling Windows in desperate attempts to gain access to the social network. Wait a little: if the problem is on the VK side, it will be resolved soon. If after a couple of hours VK does not load, contact your provider, and only after that start manipulating the computer. This does not apply to clearing the cache - the procedure is useful at any time.

A short article in which I want to say a few words, about problems with applications in VK. Sometimes they stop working. What to do in this case?

Why don't VK apps work?

The first thing you need to do is determine whether a specific application has crashed, or whether all the ones you are trying to run are not functioning. If we are talking about everyone, then the problem is on the VK side. As a rule, they are resolved very quickly. It is enough to wait a while (see).
Here are a few more recommendations that would be a good idea to follow.

• Check your computer for viruses
• Update Flash player
• Try running the application in a different browser

If these steps do not result in the application starting, it may be due to an outdated browser cache. VKontakte technical support (see), first of all, advises cleaning it if problems occur.

In all browsers this is done through the main menu. Let's take Mozilla Firefox as an example.

Clearing the cache in Mozilla Firefox

Click on the button "Extra options". In the menu that opens, click “Settings”

In the window that opens, go to the “Privacy” tab. And click the link "Delete your recent history".

Select a time period and press the button "Delete now".

After this, we check that applications on VK should launch normally.

VK application does not launch on computer or phone

The same principles apply here.

We check the functionality of the Internet connection and check the device for threats. Next, you should make sure that nothing is blocking access to the application. This could be a personal Firewall, or security settings.

In 99% of cases, after checking all these steps, it is possible to solve problems with launching the VK application.

The application is blocked by browser extensions

We are talking about the popular Addblock plugin. We have already met him (see). It allows you to block ads in your browser.

And along with it, applications also fall under the hot hand.

If you have problems launching them, try disabling the Addblock extension.

Hello dear users. If you are reading this article, it means my site is functioning normally and opens without problems. The same cannot be said about VK, because sometimes it is not possible to access it, photos and messages do not open. What to do in this case?

If the VKontakte site does not open, then you should use the following recommendations.

https://vk.com

And we get an error message.

There can be two options here - either the Internet does not work, or there is a technical problem on the contact side.

To determine the reason, just try opening any other website. If it works, then we wait until VK technical support fixes the problems.

If not, then here you should check and revive your Internet connection.

Viruses and problems with the hosts file

Once again I remind you - you should not visit dubious sites, download and run suspicious files. There is an extremely high probability that your computer will get a virus (see). And you will begin to see interruptions in its operation. This may also affect the fact that sites on the network will no longer open and function. Including the VKontakte website.

If trouble has already happened, here's what you should do. First, check your system hosts file. You will find it here:

%system-disk%:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc

Open it with a notepad and make sure there are no extraneous entries. Below I will give you a standard version of the hosts file. You can just copy it.

# Copyright (c) 1993-2006 Microsoft Corp. # # This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows. # # This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each # entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should # be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name. # The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one # space. # # Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual # lines or following the machine name denoted by a "#" symbol. # # For example: # # 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server # 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host # localhost name resolution is handle within DNS itself. # 127.0.0.1 localhost # ::1 localhost

If these manipulations do not help open the social networking site, you should conduct a full scan of your PC for threats.

You will find all the necessary information regarding scanning and editing the hosts file in the manual -.

Programs block access

You should check to see if there are any programs or applications installed that may block access to the VK site. This could be an antivirus utility - in this case, just add the appropriate exception to its settings.

Or the application through which you access the social network blocks its operation through the browser. You can simply delete it, or try playing with the settings.

VKontakte messages and photos do not open

The last thing I would like to talk about.

Such a nuisance happens when you try to open a correspondence.

The same thing happens when you try to open a photo (see. ). Quite unpleasant.

But there is also good news. You don't need to do anything. Just wait a couple of minutes. Such errors appear extremely rarely, and are corrected very quickly. In my memory, the longest wait was about 15 minutes.

That's all. After this, all functions begin to work normally again.

The popularity of VKontakte has long been beyond doubt. It would seem that not so long ago the Internet was perceived as an anonymous platform where users were not always ready to indicate real names, not to mention last names and personal contacts. But then social networks came into the world and everything changed. Now everyone has personal pages on several social networks. They have entered the lives of many people so tightly that it seems that it has always been this way and it cannot be any other way. But it also happens that social networks or a personal page stop working or loading, what should you do in this case? Let's try to figure out the reasons. In this article we will look at the most common ones: Why does VKontakte freeze the page?, for what reasons the page may be inaccessible or may not load.

Why is the VKontakte page unavailable?

If you find that the administrators have blocked your profile and your page is “frozen,” this may be for several reasons: due to spamming, posting prohibited content on your or other people’s pages, due to your suspiciously high activity, use of profanity, insults , participation in dubious groups, etc. If you have not done anything like this and are at a loss why the VKontakte page is inaccessible, perhaps your profile was hacked by attackers for some of their own purposes.

First of all, you need to send a message to the technical support service, detailing how your page behaves suspiciously by filling out a fairly detailed form. The data that it asks for cannot be known by insidious hackers, so there is hope that the site administration will return your page to its legal status. In addition, you should try to immediately change the password to log into your account. If your efforts are in vain and the page is still frozen, you will have to wait three months for the administration to consider your case or create a new profile for yourself.

Why doesn't the VKontakte page load?

There may also be several reasons why the VKontakte page does not load. One of the most common violations that slow down login to an account is a failure of the “hosts” system file, which contains information about domain names of resources and corresponding IP addresses. The problem can be resolved quite easily: you need to go to the C:\WINDOWS drive and find the same hosts file in the System32\Drivers\etc folders, and completely delete the vk.com line in it.

If you are worried about why the VKontakte page is not loading, check your computer for viruses and malware, because... they can cause a similar failure. Scan and “treat” your device and welcome to VK! In addition, an Internet provider can block access to a site if VKontakte is classified as a prohibited resource. In such a situation, anonymizer programs or sites will help.

If you have checked your computer for viruses, you are sure that the site has not been blocked by an insidious provider, the hosts file is in perfect order, but the problem remains, then there may be another reason why VKontakte takes a long time to load. And it is quite banal - the site itself hangs, it is currently undergoing technical work, reconstruction, or the speed of the Internet connection leaves much to be desired. In this case, you will have to wait a little and try again to access the page a little later.