No pages load, not even support.brave.com in a private window

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Description of the issue:

Beginning recently I can only start Brave when run as Administrator.

No pages load, not even support.brave.com in a private window.

Steps to Reproduce (add as many as necessary): 1. 2. 3.

Start Brave.

Actual Result (gifs and screenshots are welcome!):

Rotating circle Loading.

Expected result:

Site page displayed.

Reproduces how often:

Every time Brave opens, but it doesn’t always open.

Brave Version(about:brave):

The About Brave window does not open. Rotating circle Loading.

Reproducible on current live release (yes/no):

?

Additional Information:

Other browsers work (Chrome & Edge).

I’m using Ccleaner to remove junk files.