Can you open http://download.cnet.com/windows from mainland China?
No.
No recent testsVerdict from 2026-05-15 · 3 mo ago
As of the last test on 2026-05-15 — 3 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
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Is http://download.cnet.com/windows blocked in mainland China right now?
We haven't tested http://download.cnet.com/windows in the last 90 days. As of the last test on 2026-05-15 (3 mo ago), it was blocked in mainland China. Use the Test now button on this page for a fresh measurement.
Why is http://download.cnet.com/windows blocked in mainland China?
As of the last test on 2026-05-15 — 3 mo ago — it was blocked in mainland China. We haven't tested it since, so this may have changed.
Since when has http://download.cnet.com/windows been blocked?
GreatFire has recorded interference with http://download.cnet.com/windows from mainland China since 2014-06-03.
How can I access http://download.cnet.com/windows from mainland China?
You need a circumvention tool such as a VPN. GreatFireVPN, built by GreatFire, is designed to bypass the Great Firewall and reach sites like download.cnet.com.
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