How to Fix err_icann_name_collision Error Chrome in Windows 10 [Steps]

What is ‘err_icann_name_collision Error’ on Google Chrome in Windows 10?

In this post, we are going to discuss on How to fix err_icann_name_collision Error on Chrome in Windows 10. You will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.

‘err_icann_name_collision Error’ Chrome: It is common Google Chrome issue usually occurred when browsing the web or trying to access certain websites on Google Chrome browser in your Windows 10/8/7 computer. This issue indicates you are unable to browse the internet/web on Google Chrome browser in your Windows computer for some reason, and when you attempt to browse the internet on Google Chrome, you experience the following error message.

“The site can’t be reached, This site on the company, organization or school intranet has the same URL as an external website. Try contacting your system administrator. ERR ICAN NAME COLLISION.”

There could be several reasons behind the issue including due to some error in private namespace or random redirection to an in incorrect proxy server. Another possible reason behind the issue can be malware or viruses infections in computer, incorrect or bad configured DNS settings, IP Settings and Network Settings, interference of problematic extensions installed in browser, corrupted/outdated registry, and Windows issues.

You can find and remove the problematic or conflicting extensions from your browser in order to fix the issue. Also, you can run system scan for malware or viruses with some powerful antivirus software or PC Repair Tool offers you to find and remove all threats including latest malware in your computer. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.

How to fix err_icann_name_collision Error Chrome in Windows 10/8/7?

Method 1: Fix ‘err_icann_name_collision Error’ with ‘PC Repair Tool’

‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications , malware or viruses infections in computer, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.

Method 2: Fix ‘err_icann_name_collision Error’ using Registry Editor

Step 1: Open ‘Registry Editor’ app in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and navigate to following path

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\DataBasePath

Step 2: Double-click on ‘default’ key to edit, set its value data to ‘C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc’ and hit ‘Ok’ button to save the changes. Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 3: Check the integrity of Hosts file

You can check integrity of Hosts File in order to fix the issue.

Step 1: Open ‘File Explorer’ in Windows PC and go to ‘C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc’ path

Step 2: You will find a file named ‘Hosts’. Right-click on it and open it with Notepad

Step 3: Make sure that you write the block URLs on your computer in the list and save the file. Sometimes, even you are logged on with Administrator permission, you may receive error message. In such case, you can type ‘notepad’ in Windows Search Box, right-click on Notepad from results appear, and select ‘Run as Administrator’, now, open Hosts file and make the necessary changes and once done, check if the issue is resolved.

Method 4: Check proxy settings

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Network & Internet > Proxy’

Step 2: Make sure ‘Automatically detect settings’ option is enabled and ‘Use proxy server’ option is disabled under ‘Manual proxy setup’. Once done, check if the issue is resolved.

Method 5: Remove problematic browser extensions

You can remove problematic browser extension from your browser in order to fix the issue. To do so,  you need to open Google Chrome browser, click ‘Three-Dots’ icon at top-right corner and select ‘More Tools > Extensions’, and remove the problematic extensions from there and once done, check if the issue is resolved.

Method 6: Flush DNS

Step 1: Type ‘cmd’ in Windows Search Box and press ‘SHIFT + ENTER’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’

Step 2: Type the following commands one-by-one and hit ‘Enter’ key after each to execute.

ipconfig/flushdns

ipconfig/renew

netsh winsock reset

Step 3: Once executed, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 7: Run SFC scan and CHKDSK scan

Step 1: Open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’ using above method, and execute the following commands one-by-one

sfc /scannow

chkdsk

sfc /scanfile=c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll

sfc /verifyfile=c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll

Step 2: Once executed, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 8: Clear Google DNS Cache

Step 1: Open ‘Google Chrome’ browser and copy & paste the following path in URL bar and then hit ‘Enter’ key to open

 chrome://net-internals/#dns

Step 2: In Chrome DNS page, press ‘Clear Host Cache’ button next to ‘Host Resolver Cache’ option

Step 3: Open new tab and access virtual host. Will be in format like ‘http:/api.localhost’

Step 4: This will pull up a new entry in DNS window and you will see that under ‘Hostname’ field

Step 5: Now, add this entry to your local host file

Step 6: Open ‘File Explorer’ in Windows PC and go to following path and then check the integrity of hosts files using ‘method 3’

Conclusion

I am sure this post helped you on How to fix err_icann_name_collision Error on Google Chrome in Windows 10/8/7 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.