In our earlier blog, we have discussed about DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET Error, this error occurs on Windows while using Google Chrome. Well here in this article we are going to discuss another Chrome related issue Err_Connection_Refused Error Code.
It’s a connection error that appears in Google chrome as mentioned above. It occurs when the user tries to access a page but the browser fails to connect. Basically it’s a client side issue that is most likely to happen due to poor internet connection.
When this error occurs, it prevents the users from launching websites. Also they can’t access the contents available on the internet.
As we have earlier mentioned the error is mostly faced by the Windows users while using Google Chrome. But it’s pertinent to mention, under unfavorable circumstances, it may appear on other browsers with different messages. For instance on Mozilla, this error displays “Unable to connect” message.
And if we talk about the factors that causes this error, then poor internet connection is the most overlooked and prominent reasons. But after going through many reports, we concluded that there could be a number of reasons for this error. Some of the probable culprits are as follows:
#. Downtime in Internet Connection
#. Outdated Version of Google Chrome browser
#. Interference of Firewall or Antivirus
#. Incorrect Internet Settings
#. Cookies Related Issues
#. DNS Cache Issues
#. Corrupted Chrome extensions
Now have a look on the workable solutions to deal with the above mention error.
Try these Solutions for Err_Connection_Refused Error Code
Method 1: Run Chrome as an Administrator
In this method you are suggested to run Chrome as an Administrator, to do so follow the blow mention guidelines:
Step 1: Right-click the Chrome extensions and choose Properties from the menu
Step 2: Navigate to the Compatibility tab and check Run this program as an administrator
Step 3: Then click OK
Method 2: Disable Windows Firewall
Sometimes Security Software may also interfere with the browsers, so it’s better to disable it. To proceed disable use the following:
Step 1: Press Windows and enter Firewall > Choose Windows Firewall from a list of results
Step 2: Select Turn Windows Firewall On or Off from the menu on the left
Step 3: Select Turn Off Windows Firewall ( not recommended) for both Private Network Settings and Public Network Settings > Click OK to save changes
Additionally, you are suggested to check if Chrome is allowed to connect to internet. To do that from Windows Firewall, use the following:
Step 1: Open Windows Firewall > Select Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall
Step 2: A list if applications will now appear > to make changes to the list, you need to click the Change Settings button
Step 3: Now look for Google Chrome on the list > Ensure to check Google Chrome in both Private and Public columns.
Step 4: Now click OK to save the changes made.
Method 3: Use the Registry Editor
A number of users have claimed that making modifications to the registry resolve their error. In order to edit you Registry, use the following:
Step 1: Press Windows + R keys then enter regedit and click OK
Step 2: Once the Registry Editor opens, in the left pane o to the following key:
Computer/HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Internet Settings
Step 3: In the right pane, locate the ProxyEnbale DWORD and double-click it > then change Value Data to 0 and click OK to save changes
Step 4: Close Registry Editor and see if the issue resolved or not
Method 4: Use Command Prompt
You can seek help from the Command Prompt to get past the above mention error. Using this, you can change the system settings. So to proceed with this, use the following:
Step 1: Press Windows keys + X keys and choose Command Prompt (Admin)
Step 2: When Command Prompts starts, enter the following commands:
ipconfig/release
ipconfig/all
ipconfig/flushdns
ipconfig/renew
netsh int ip set dns
netsh winsock reset
Step 3: Once all the commands are executed, close Command Prompt
Method 5: Change the DNS Server
It’s noteworthy to mention that to access any website on the internet, you need to connect to the DNS server first. And if there’s something wrong with it you are likely to face the above mention error. But in order to tackle the DNS related issues, you can use the following guidelines:
Step 1: Press Windows and type Network Connections then click on the View Network Connections result
Step 2: When the Network Connections window opens, locate tour connection, right-click it and choose Properties from the menu
Step 3: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click the Properties button
Step 4: Select Use the following DNS server addresses option and enter 8.8.8.8 as Preferred DNS server and 8.8.4.4 as Alternate DNS server. If you want to use OpenDNS instead, you need to enter 208.67.222.222 as Preferred and 208.67.220.220 as Alternate DNS.
Step 5: Once dome, click OK to save changes
Method 6: Disable your Proxy
Several users have claimed that disabling proxy resolve their error, so you can also try the same for yourself.
Step 1: Open Chrome and click the Menu button in the top right corner and choose Settings from the menu
Step 2: When the Settings window opens, search Proxy then click the Open your computer’s proxy settings
Step 3: Ensure to disable the Automatically detect settings option
Method 7: Check Google Chrome Extensions
Extensions play a crucial role in improving the user’s experience, but sometimes it may create nuisance for the users. But it’s pertinent to mention that extensions are made by third party developers and are not closely monitored by Google. So an outdated or problematic Google Chrome extension may be lead to Err_Connection_Refused Error Code.
Hence you are suggested to remove a Google Chrome extension that is affecting your browser.
Here’s how:
Step 1: Go to Chrome’s three dots menu > More tools > Extensions
Step 2: In the extensions menu, find the extension you want to uninstall and click Remove
Finally check whether you can access the website after uninstalling the extension.
Method 8: Check your Search Engine Settings
Some users claimed that their default Search engine was changed. So you are also suggested to check your Search Engine Settings:
Here’s how:
Step 1: Open Chrome and press the Menu button in the top right corner and choose Settings from the menu
Step 2: Once the Settings tab opens, scroll down to the Search section and click the Manage Search engines button
Step 3: Ensure that Google is Set as a default search engine. If you see any Search engines that you don’t recognize, be sure to remove them.
Method 8: Clear Browser’s Cache
Cache plays a vital role in enhancing the user’s experience but sometimes if its gets corrupted to my lead to the above mention error.
So you need to clear the browser’s cache using the following guidelines:
Step 1: Tap the Windows keys, type Chrome and click the first result in order to open the browser
Step 2: Open the Clear browsing data menu with the following shortcut: Shift + Ctrl + Delete and select All time as the time range
Step 3: Checkmark the Cached images and files option and click Clear data
Method 9: Check the Website Status
Most of the times, the above mention error occurs when Chrome is unable to load the website. In such case, you need to check the website status using the below mention tricks:
#. Check whether the same website is opening on another server or in mobile
#. Check whether other websites are opening in Chrome browser or not
#. “Down for everyone or me” is a service which shows the website status, once you enter the site name.
Note if all the above checks show that the site is down, you need to wait until the website status is online and working.
Method 10: Try different browser
If you are still struggling with Err_Connection_Refused Erro it is suggested to switch to another reliable browser. There are a number of trustworthy browsers for instance Opera.
This browser is stable and fast. Also, it has plenty of features to which enhances the user’s experience.
Method 11: Reset Internet options to default
If you don’t want to switch the browser, in such case, you can try to reset your Internet Options to default. To proceed, use the following:
Step 1: Press Windows and type its name in the search bar to open Internet Options
Step 2: When the Internet Options window opens, navigate to the Advanced tab and click the Reset button
Step 3: Select Delete personal settings if you wish and click the Reset button > Now wait for the reset process to finish
Method 12: Reinstall Chrome Browser
If none of the above mentioned methods works for you we suggest you to reinstall the Chrome browser. You can do this by removing the current installation from your device. You can then download the most recent version of the browser by navigating the official Chrome website.
Final Thoughts!
Well these were some of the efficient methods to deal with Err_Connection_Refused Error Code. Its pertinent to mention that connection errors are quite common while using browsers but it can be resolved as well. We believe this article ample solution to deal with the error. Now it’s your turn to use our guidelines to help yourself.
