Google chrome is a renowned Internet browser that has risen higher and higher. The browsers are updated and it has a very good reputation among PCs. However, one problem still remains. The problem of excessive consumption of RAM. It is especially seen on those computers which have RAM which is less than 3GB and there are multiple tabs that are open and placed in a browser.
Google is responsible for all its updates. All your apps and links and everything is synced to your Google Account. This gives you the opportunity to have a familiar approach with all your devices as they share the same browsing history. Now, let us quickly grab few details about the error with which we are dealing currently.
What does “ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED” mean?
This particular error is the one that states the message “The webpage is not available”. But it is happened that even after going after different links and pages the same message is displayed. The first doubt will always be on the internet connectivity. As it is showing unavailable, you might think that it is the internet connection that is actually responsible for the issue. For this, you must check to browse through other browsers as well, for example: Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox. If the page opens there, it means there are some issues with your Google chrome only. Down below we have listed some solutions for you.
But at first try these two simple methods –
- Try switching off and on your networking, disabling VPN, and everything.
- Next, open the same link/ webpage on any other device that is available nearby under the same network connection. This ensures whether or not the respective website is blocked from the ISP or not.
- Try another internet connections to open the page.
- Check whether or not you have an updated version of Chrome.
- Try to surf through Chrome in incognito mode.
Once, you are through all these, and your issue is not solved. You get a clear idea that the real deal is with Chrome itself. Hence, without any further discussion lets quickly understand the 5 solutions to this error:
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How to Fix the “ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED” error?
Below we have provided you the solutions to fix the error “ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED”. So let’s have a look on them to fix the error.
Solution 1: Tweaking Internet and Chrome Settings
This is a highly recommended solution. Even many experts advise going through this method for this particular method. To do that, follow the instructions listed below in the given step by step manner –
Step 1: Click on the three vertical dots that is placed in the extreme top-right corner of the page.
Step 2: Select “More tools”
Step 3: Click on “Clear Browsing data”
Step 4: Now from the drop down, select the option: “the beginning of time”
Step 5: Now gradually select all the types of data that you want to remove including the cache and cookies box. It is a must one.
Step 6: After step 5. Turn off the Wi fi, unplug the DSL cable, and all other connectivity internet wires.
Step 7: Restart your computer
Step 8: After that again you need to remove the cookies.
Go to the vertical three dots.
Step 9: Select the settings option.
Step 10: Click on Advanced Settings and then click on Privacy and Security.
Step 11: Go to Site Settings
Step 12: Select the Cookies and Site Data
Step 13: Delete all the remaining cookies that are reformed after first clearance.
Step 14: Finally, again try restarting your system.
There is a good possibility that your problem is solved. If not go for the next method.
Solution 2: Tweaking More Settings Using Command Prompt
In this method, Command Prompt helps you to solve this particular problem with the right commands and instruction set.
The steps are as followed –
Step 1: Go to your search box. Search for “Command Prompt”
Step 2: Right-click on the first search option
Step 3: Click on Run as administrator.
Step 4: Run “netsh winsock reset”
Step 5: Restart your pc to check the issue is resolved or not.
If not go the next step.
Step 6: Next run the series of command (press enter after each one) one by one in the order in which it is written.
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /registerdns
After going through all this, if the issue still remains than it might suggest that you might need to tweak DNS address type of issue.
Note: Take a screenshot of the original settings option so that you can restart them all later.
Then go through the steps below –
Step 1: Go to your search bar. Search “Network and Sharing Center”. The window will appear.
Step 2: Select the Change Adapter Options
Step 3: Right click on the connection through which you are using the internet.
Step 4: From the drop down, choose “Properties”
Step 5: Find “Internet Protocol Version 4”
Step 6: Select “Properties”
Step 7: Now go and mark the circle beside “Use the following DNS server addresses”.
Step 8: Put 8. 8. 8. 8. In the Preferred DNS server box and 8. 8. 4. 4 in the Alternate DNS server box.
Step 9: Check the box with “validate settings upon exit”
Step 10: Click Ok
This might have already solved your issue. If not go for the next method.
Solution 3: Scan Your Computer for Malware
It is often seen that some malicious software is creating all the mess in the system. These dangerous software even have the capability to hamper your connectivity and all those applications that are there in the system. It is also seen in many cases that this particular problem which we are dealing with is also one of the effects of the malware. Thus, to keep everything on check. The users are requested to use any Anti-Malware tools to scan and eliminate all the possible threats.
Solution 4: Disable Antivirus/Firewall
As well all know that Antivirus and Firewall are some of the important features that built security and protection for your pc. It detects and eliminated threats and viruses. But it may happen that without any knowing, the system might get compromised. These have the tendency to interrupt and indulge in the legitimate operation of the applications that are in the system. This can further cause the Chrome error too. It might mis recognize Chrome as threat and stops all its communications. In fact, this is seen in many systems.
In this case, the user is advised to advised to disable the antivirus or the firewall that is there in the system.
After this, one should definitely check whether the issue still exist or not.
Solution 5: Disable Data Saver/Lite Mode (Mobile)
Coming to the last method now. If you are a mobile user of the Chrome, then at first you should definitely try to disable the data server. This might be the one obvious solution. The lite data server which is present minimizes and lessen the traffic. It blocks and restricts all the unwanted traffic which is not so important. But the using of these methods often hampers the Chrome. Well, to again set it right, one must go through the steps mentioned below and follow all the instructions strictly.
[Here the instructions are based on Android]
Step 1: First, go to Chrome.
Step 2: Click on the three vertical dots that is present on the extreme top right corner of the home page.
Step 3: Select the Settings option
Step 4: Find and locate the Lite Mode and select it.
Step 5: The Lite Mode page window opens.
Toggle the switch to off from on. This will shut the Lite Mode.
There are some alternate instructions too –
Step 1: First, go to the Chrome browser.
Step 2: Click on the three vertical dots that is present on the extreme top right corner of the home page.
Step 3: Click on Advanced.
Step 4: Choose reset and clean up from the set of options.
Step 4: Click on “Reset”
Step 5: After step 4, restart your system.
Additional to these steps you must check whether your device has the right time and date with respect to the location or not.
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Conclusion
We have set these 5 methods and instructions set for you that might help you to solve the issue. However, even after all of these steps you are unable to solve your problem then go for uninstalling and then re-installing Chrome. It will surely make everything better.
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