Is http://microsoft.com/windows2 blocked in mainland China?

Part of microsoft.comMixed397 tested URLs

Can you open http://microsoft.com/windows2 from mainland China?

Sometimes.

Access is unreliable — 100% of the last 1 conclusive tests showed interference.

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Other tested URLs on microsoft.com

Mixed6 blocked30 disrupted330 accessible31 no verdictAll 397 tested URLs on microsoft.com →

Blocking varies across microsoft.com: 6 blocked vs 330 accessible among tested hosts.

Each verdict covers the last 90 days of tests, as on that URL's own page.

Frequently asked questions

Is http://microsoft.com/windows2 blocked in mainland China right now?

As of the last test on 2026-08-23, http://microsoft.com/windows2 is 100% disrupted in mainland China, based on GreatFire's live Great Firewall measurements.

Why is http://microsoft.com/windows2 blocked in mainland China?

Access is unreliable — 100% of the last 1 conclusive tests showed interference.

Since when has http://microsoft.com/windows2 been blocked?

GreatFire has recorded interference with http://microsoft.com/windows2 from mainland China since 2023-10-21.

How can I access http://microsoft.com/windows2 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 microsoft.com.

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