How to fix error ERR_CONNECTION_RESET on Google Chrome

The dramatic increase in the quality of Internet services is closely related to the growing complexity of various projects. Therefore, the probability of an error occurs on client and server pages also increases, like ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error on Google Chrome browser  . To fix this error, please refer to the article below.

The ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error is especially common on Chrome (Google's browser) and is possible in some other browsers like Firefox, Internet Explorer, . It also shows the same error messages that indicate connection problems. With the error message 'ERR_CONNECTION_RESET' indicating the problem was caused by the client, server, or the network.

How to fix the error ERR_CONNECTION_RESET

1. Check website and browser / system

The first thing you need to do is to try to access any website, if this error does not appear, then surely this problem is only on the website you are trying to access.

To make sure that the browser and the system are not the cause of the connection problem, you should also try using another browser, for example FireFox instead of Chrome so that can rule out the server-side issue.

If you have performed these various tests and came to the conclusion that the error could be caused by the website operator, you should contact them. By doing this, you can let them know about the problem or get information about what was done to fix the problem.

2. Check proxy settings

The simple solution in this case is to check the proxy settings and deactivate proxy access, do the following:

Step 1: Open the Run box by pressing Windows key + R then type inetcpl.cpl and press Enter.

Step 2: On the Internet Properties dialog box that appears, click the Connections tab> Select LAN settings.

Step 3: Uncheck Use a proxy server for your LAN and save the changes by clicking 'OK' and then try to access the desired website again.

3. Clear the browser cache

Step 1: Open Google Chrome, tap on the Three dots menu at the top> Select More Tools> Select Clear browsing data .

Step 2: Go to the Advanced tab and select Cookies and other data of the website> Tap Clear data.

Then, relaunch Google Chrome browser and check if the Google Chrome problems have been fixed.

4. Delete Winsock catalog items

Step 1: Open an elevated Command Prompt by typing CMD in the search box and select Run as Administrator.

Step 2: You can enter the following command to reset the Winsock directory: netsh winsock reset then press Enter.

If successful, you will receive a notification that Winsock has been reset. For it to take effect, you just need to reboot your system.

5. Restart the router

This error can be fixed by restarting the network device that connects you to the Internet. Most routers have a power button for this, you just need to press this button. If it doesn't, you still have the option to temporarily disconnect the device's power by unplugging the power cord. Wait at least half a minute to free all remaining charges and free up the memory of the router. Then reconnect the power cable to your network device and try reloading the web page you want.

6. Temporarily disable firewall and anti-virus program

To disable the antivirus program, follow these steps:

Step 1: Double-click the Windows Security icon on the Taskbar.

Step 2: Select Virus & threat protection.

Step 3: In Virus & threat protection settings, click Manage settings.

Step 4: Switch the Real-time protection option to Off.

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7. Contact your Internet provider

If you haven't been successful with the solutions previously mentioned here, you should contact your provider. This way, you can find out if they are blocking the website you are trying to access. If that's the case, you can ask them to give you access.

The last article has guided you how to fix the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error on Google Chrome effectively and quickly. Wish you all success!

Micah Soto

Update 24 February 2021