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How to Fix “Err Connection Timed Out” Error In Chrome

By: Waseem Patwegar

It can be quite annoying to see “ERR CONNECTION TIMED OUT Error on your computer, just when you are trying to access an interesting website. You will find below the steps to fix this error.

Fix Err Connection Timed Out in Chrome Browser

Err Connection Timed Out Error in Chrome

There could be various reasons for Err_Connection_Timed_Out Error on your computer, ranging from problems with the DNS Server or the Network to the website being busy or unavailable.

So, let us go ahead and take a look at some of the methods that are known to Fix Err Connection Timed Out Error in Chrome Browser on a Windows 10 computer.

1. Clear Chrome Browser Cache

Clear the Chrome browser Cache on your computer to rule rule out the possibility of the problem being due to cached error pages or corrupted cookie files.

1. Open the Chrome browser on your computer > click on 3-dots menu icon > More Tools > and select Clear Browsing Data… option in the drop-down menu.

Clear Browsing Data Option in Chrome Browser

2. On the next screen, check Clear Browsing History, Cookies/Site Data, Cached Images/Files and click on Clear Data button.

Clear Browsing History in Chrome Browser

Now, try to access the same webpage and see if you are still getting Err_Connection_Timed_Out Error on your computer.

2. Run Network Troubleshooting Commands

The next step is to run Network Troubleshooting Commands to Flush the DNS Cache, Reset TCP/IP Stack and Renew the IP Address.

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Command Prompt (Admin).

2. In the Command Prompt window, type the following commands (in the same order) and press the enter key after each of these commands.

  1. netsh winsock reset
  2. netsh int ip reset
  3. ipconfig /release
  4. ipconfig /renew
  5. ipconfig /flushdns

Once the above commands have been executed, type Exit and press the enter key to close the Command Prompt window.

Restart your computer for the changes to take affect and see if you are still getting Err Connection Timed Out Error in Chrome browser.

3. Disable Proxy Servers

Using Proxy Server settings is known to cause network connectivity problems, while accessing certain websites.

1. Open Settings > click on Network and Internet tab.

2. On the next screen, click on Proxy in the left-pane. In the right-pane, disable Automatically detect settings option, located under ‘Automatic Proxy Setup’ section.

Disable Proxy Servers in Windows 10

On the same screen, scroll down and disable Use a Proxy server option under manual proxy section.

4. Reset Chrome Browser

Follow the steps below to Reset Chrome browser to its default settings.

1. Open Chrome browser > click on 3-dots Menu icon > select Settings option in the drop-down menu.

Open Chrome Browser Settings

2. On the Settings screen, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Advanced.

Advanced Option in Chrome Browser
3. Scroll down more and click on Reset Settings option.

Reset Settings Option in Chrome Browser

4. On the confirmation pop-up, click on the Reset button.

Reset Chrome Browser Settings

5. Disable IPv6

Some users have reported fixing Err Connection Timed Out Error in Chrome browser by disabling IPv6 protocol.

1. Go to Settings > Network and Internet > scroll down and click on Network and Sharing Center.

Open Network and Sharing Center in Windows 10

2. On Network and Sharing Center screen, click on your Current Network.

Network and Sharing Center Screen in Windows 10

3. On the next screen, click on the Properties button.

Network Properties Option in Windows 10

4. On Network properties screen, uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) option.

Disable Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)

4. Click on OK to save the changes and Restart your computer for the changes to apply.

6. Check If Hosts File Has Been Modified

Sometimes, the Hosts File located at C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc can gets modified and blocks access to certain websites.

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Run.

Open Run Command in Windows 10

2. In Run Command window, type C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc and click on OK.

Open Hosts File Location in Windows 10

3. On the next screen, double-click on the Hosts File and select to open the File using Notepad.

Open Hosts File in Windows 10

4. In the Hosts File, delete all entries containing names of websites that you are trying to access and Save the file.

Modify and Save Hosts File in Windows 10

Basically delete all the entries without the # sign and you will be fine.

7. Switch DNS Servers

If you are frequently encountering ERR Network Timed Out Error in Chrome, you can consider switching to Google’s fast and free DNS service using steps as mentioned in this article: How to Change DNS Servers in Windows 10

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