{"id":9216,"date":"2026-03-10T09:36:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T04:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=9216"},"modified":"2026-03-10T09:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T04:06:51","slug":"how-to-fix-err-connection-reset-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-err-connection-reset-error","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error on Chrome Browser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Technology nowadays is no less than magic. But unlike magic, Technology does malfunction and fails once in a while. This does not happen very often, but when it does, it is a nightmare to fix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such a problem is the <strong>ERR_CONNECTION_RESET<\/strong> error of the Chrome browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chrome<\/strong> is very popular with a <strong>64.91% market share<\/strong>. Not only in Chrome, but this problem also <strong>spreads to other browsers<\/strong>, and they often describe this issue with a different name. Hence it concerns many of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are here to put an end to this problem. We will provide various solutions for it so that you can troubleshoot in more ways than one and see which method works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-the-connection-is-reset\">What does it mean when the Connection is Reset?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have been there, sitting down for some important work or laying down to browse and chill for a while, and suddenly out of nowhere, the dreaded <strong>ERR_CONNECTION_RESET <\/strong>message pops up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ERR_CONNETION_RESET<\/strong> simply means that your browser cannot connect to the desired website. This generally happens when something malfunctions in your device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Chrome, it says, <strong>\u201cThis page can\u2019t be reached.\u201d<\/strong> But there are more variations to this. For example, Mozilla describes this with the message, \u201cHmm&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-this-site-cant-be-reached-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can\u2019t reach this page<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This happens due to network problems on your device if your Internet is fine. Sometimes, the Internet connection might also be an issue.&nbsp; Here are some common reasons why this happens-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Problem with Router or Network Card<\/strong>: A Router is responsible for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/what-is-dnssec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wirelessly transmitting Internet signals<\/a> to you. Sometimes when the Router is continuously running, it can malfunction.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, restarting the router might help. Another common mistake people make with routers is keeping them in a poorly ventilated area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore the electronics overheat and lead to issues. So, keeping it in an open area is both good for reception and ventilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Antivirus Intervenes<\/strong>: The job of an Antivirus is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/secure-a-website-from-hackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">protect your computer<\/a>, but while doing it, this can blacklist innocent sites. The same stands for Firewalls. You need to change the setting of the Firewall to fix this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Caches<\/strong>: Caches store a website or certain parts of it in your computer to load the site faster when you click on it again the next time. But this innocent approach sometimes leads to this nasty error when something malfunctions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Virtual Private Network<\/strong>: VPNs are great if you want to access geo-blocked content or anonymize your identity online. But they are notorious for causing this issue to reconnect to VPN or change your VPN to solve this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blocked Content<\/strong>: Sometimes, certain content or websites are blocked in specific countries. When it happens, the browser shows this error. It is best not to try to access these sites as, in some countries, it is illegal. For example, in China, you can&#8217;t access Youtube, which shows this error.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/add-faq-schema-in-wordpress-easiest-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Add FAQ Schema in WordPress<\/a> <\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fix-err_connection_reset-chrome-error\">Fix ERR_CONNECTION_RESET Chrome error<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we know what causes the error, let\u2019s learn<strong> how to fix the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are various methods to fix this error. Most of the processes are pretty easy to do, but some of the ways can be intimidating. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t worry just follow through with the methods one by one and see which one works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-check-your-network-cables-restart-your-router-and-reconnect\"><strong>1. Check your Network Cables, Restart Your Router and Reconnect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first things you should see in this situation is if the Internet is running. You can see it via another device, or you can see it using the indicator on the Router.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After checking that, notice if the Router is showing something usual. If it is, just turn it off and on again. But before that, switch off and on the Wifi on the device you are having problems with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using a wired connection, check if the wire is attached correctly and unplug and replug it. If it still does not work, your Internet might be down. So, call up your ISP and make sure what the problem is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-remove-proxy\"><strong>2. Remove Proxy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The proxy does exactly what it says. It pretends to be someone else, therefore, somewhat hiding your identity and giving you anonymity. But sometimes, this can raise problems and cause the feared error.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, this can be fixed quite easily. So, if you have used Proxy Servers or if someone had set them up for you, <strong>follow the steps to remove Proxy-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Chrome, Navigate to the <strong>Three horizontal dots menu<\/strong>&gt; <strong>Settings<\/strong>&gt; Go to <strong>Advanced<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, Go to <strong>System <\/strong>and click on <strong>Open your computer&#8217;s proxy settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-91.png\" alt=\"ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error\n\" class=\"wp-image-7876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-91.png 725w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-91-150x38.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Windows 10 and above, this will open your computer\u2019s proxy settings window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Automatic Proxy Setup,<\/strong> disable the automatically select settings option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-92.png\" alt=\"Automatic Proxy Setup\" class=\"wp-image-7877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-92.png 1340w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-92-768x296.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-92-810x312.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-92-1140x439.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-92-150x58.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Under Manual Proxy Setup: <\/strong>switch off the use a <strong>proxy server option<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-90.png\" alt=\"Under Manual Proxy Setup\" class=\"wp-image-7875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-90.png 1340w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-90-768x248.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-90-810x261.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-90-1140x368.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-90-150x48.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Well done! You have successfully disabled proxy on your computer and are good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-date-on-your-wordpress-url\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Remove Date on your WordPress URL<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-flush-dns-and-reset-tcp-ip\"><strong>3. Flush DNS and reset TCP\/IP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DNS is the telephone directory of the Internet. It tells the network where the <strong>IP Address of an URL<\/strong> is. This way, the network packets <strong>know where to go.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But sometimes our <strong>computers save an old DNS record<\/strong> which leads to this error. But to not make that happen, you can <strong>flush the DNS<\/strong>. Follow the steps mentioned below to flush the DNS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Press Windows Key + R key<\/strong> simultaneously and open the run application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the application, type <strong>\u2018cmd\u2019 <\/strong>and press Run<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow the Permissions and open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type<strong> ipconfig \/flushdns<\/strong> and hit enter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You might see a message confirming that you have flushed the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/fix-the-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNS Resolver Cache<\/a>.<\/strong> The process is the same for all major versions of Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also try resetting the<strong> TCP\/ IP<\/strong>. The process is almost the same. <strong>Follow these steps to do it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Command Prompt the same way as mentioned above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-13.png 399w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-13-150x77.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type <strong>netsh int ip reset<\/strong> and hit enter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-150.png\" alt=\"ipconfig \/flushdns\" class=\"wp-image-8062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-150.png 825w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-150-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-150-320x200.png 320w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-150-810x503.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-150-150x93.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now your <strong>IP is reset.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"979\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-191.png\" alt=\"Flushdns\" class=\"wp-image-8279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-191.png 979w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-191-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-191-810x423.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-191-375x195.png 375w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-191-150x78.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-increase-decrease-mtu-maximum-transmission-unit\"><strong>4. Increase\/Decrease MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. Sometimes the error can be fixed by increasing MTU. To increase it, follow the steps below-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Login to your <strong>router settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can get to the login page by typing <strong>192.168.0.1<\/strong> in your browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the <strong>password<\/strong> and<strong> username<\/strong> to log in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Advanced<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now click on<strong> Network<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>WAN&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now increase the MTU size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To know the proper MTU size open the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> as before and type ping<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>google.com<\/strong><\/a>. You will see <strong>\u201cpinging with google.com with XXXX bytes of data.\u201d <\/strong>Whatever you see in the XXXX place, <strong>replace it with the MTU.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every <strong>Router supports MTU changes.<\/strong> Follow your Router&#8217;s manual to make the necessary changes. <strong>Here is the step-by-step guide for TP-Link routers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into your router through the URL or IP address (visit: tplinkwifi.net or your IP). The default username and password for TP-Link routers is admin or put the username and password selected by you during the initial setup of the router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Network,<\/strong> then select the <strong>WAN option<\/strong> and go to the<strong> MTU sub-section.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"607\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-86.png\" alt=\"MTU sub-section.\" class=\"wp-image-7871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-86.png 607w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-86-150x119.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Or<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>new menu<\/strong>, you can get to the <strong>MTU settings<\/strong> by clicking on th<strong>e Advanced menu,<\/strong> then Network and looking for the Internet option. <strong>Here you can change your MTU.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-85.png\" alt=\"MTU settings\" class=\"wp-image-7870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-85.png 707w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-85-150x111.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, this is an advanced procedure. So, don&#8217;t do it unless absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-disable-the-appex-networks-accelerator-feature\"><strong>5. Disable the AppEx Networks Accelerator feature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AppEx Network Accelerator is a non-essential Windows program to boost your network speed. But if it shows an error or you know it malfunctions, this can be turned off relatively quickly.&nbsp; <strong>To turn it off, follow these steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open ProgramFIles in the <strong>C: directory<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now navigate to <strong>AppEx Networks<\/strong>&gt;<strong>AppEx Accelerator UI<\/strong>&gt;<strong>AppexAcceleratorUI_uninstall.exe<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now it will be uninstalled and won\u2019t bother you again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-delete-wlan-profiles-when-connecting-to-wifi-networks\"><strong>6. Delete WLAN Profiles (When connecting to WIFI networks)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deleting WLAN profiles<\/strong> or<strong> saved Wifi Networks<\/strong> sometimes solves the issues. To do this, follow the steps below-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23.png\" alt=\"Click wifi\" class=\"wp-image-9849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23.png 407w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-23-150x156.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the Wifi you want to <strong>delete and connect again<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-26.png\" alt=\"select which you want to delete\" class=\"wp-image-9852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-26.png 400w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-26-150x167.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the <strong>Wifi<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-27.png\" alt=\"Click on forget option\" class=\"wp-image-9853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-27.png 393w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-27-150x171.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>forget<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-reinstall-network-adapter-drivers\"><strong>7. Reinstall Network Adapter Drivers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Old and outdated Network Drivers can also be the culprit behind this issue, or there might be a problem with the downloaded package. So, reinstalling the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/fix-the-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Network Adapter Drivers might fix the problem<\/a>. <strong>Follow the method below to solve the problem-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, press the <strong>Windows key<\/strong> and search for <strong>Device Manager.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-28.png\" alt=\"Device Manager\" class=\"wp-image-9854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-28.png 775w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-28-768x719.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-28-150x141.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, after opening <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>, click on <strong>Network Adapters <\/strong>and expand it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-29.png\" alt=\"opening Device Manager, click on Network Adapters\" class=\"wp-image-9855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-29.png 780w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-29-768x564.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-29-150x110.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now <strong>right-click<\/strong> on your <strong>network adapter.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>uninstall and uninstall the network adapter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-30.png\" alt=\"uninstall and uninstall the network adapter\" class=\"wp-image-9856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-30.png 772w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-30-768x562.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-30-150x110.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now click on the <strong>action tab<\/strong> and <strong>scan for new devices.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Network adapter<\/strong> should be <strong>visible now.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restart the computer,<\/strong> and your PC will use the new adapter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/another-update-is-currently-in-progress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fix \u2018Another Update is Currently in Progress\u2019 Error in WordPress<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-disable-wifi-miniport\"><strong>8. Disable WiFi Miniport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you open up <strong>Device Manager<\/strong> and see a bunch of <strong>WAN Miniport options,<\/strong> this might be the issue. To disable this, <strong>follow the steps below-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search for Services in the Windows search and open it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now locate the<strong> Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right-click<\/strong> it and go to <strong>Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, Stop the service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>startup<\/strong> type and <strong>turn it to disabled.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-run-chrome-cleanup-tool\"><strong>9. Run Chrome Cleanup Tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes random cookies, cache, and who knows what clog up your space and cause many problems, but there is a way to solve this. To run the Chrome Cleanup tool, follow the steps below-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Chrome<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for a clean-up computer or go to <strong>Reset and clean up<\/strong>. Click on <strong>clean-up computer in modern Chrome versions.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This will say Find Harmful software with a find button next to it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the software and clean it. <strong>(This process might take a while)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-reset-chrome-settings\"><strong>10. Reset Chrome Settings.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the problem persists in the Chrome Browser, there might be a problem with the browser itself. But before you reinstall the whole Chrome Browser, try resetting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To reset Chrome, follow the steps mentioned below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Chrome<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-78.png\" alt=\"Chrome Browser\" class=\"wp-image-7863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-78.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-78-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-78-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-78-810x456.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-78-1140x641.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-78-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Reset and cleanup.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-77.png\" alt=\"Reset and cleanup.\" class=\"wp-image-7862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-77.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-77-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-77-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-77-810x456.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-77-1140x641.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-77-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, click on <strong>Restore settings<\/strong> to the <strong>original defaults.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-76.png\" alt=\"Restore settings\" class=\"wp-image-7861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-76.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-76-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-76-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-76-810x456.png 810w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-76-1140x641.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-76-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reset the <strong>settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"why-do-i-keep-getting-an-error-message-on-google-chrome\">Why do I keep getting an error message on Google Chrome? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The Google Chrome error message is common, and many people face it daily. The reason behind it can range from a loose cable to a malfunctioning driver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have discussed many possible reasons and how to fix them in our article.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"how-can-you-fix-the-err_connection_reset-error\">How can you fix the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The <strong>ERR_CONNECTION_RESET Settings error<\/strong> is pretty annoying, but it can be fixed by changing some Browser or System settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We mentioned <strong>various ways to fix this error<\/strong>, such as <strong>resetting Chrome, reinstalling the network driver, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Why do I keep getting an error message on Google Chrome? \",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>The Google Chrome error message is common, and many people face it daily. 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