ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED [FIX]

If you’re using Google Chrome on Windows 10 and you see the error message “ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED,” it means that either your internet connection or browser is preventing the page from loading. Chrome is unable to connect to the network, as indicated by the error message. It is recommended that you try all of the possible workarounds for this problem, as the fix that works for one user may not work for another.

It’s especially frustrating because many popular services, including Google, Gmail, Facebook, and YouTube, are now affected. Your access to Chrome will be temporarily disabled while we investigate the cause of the problem. Without further ado, let’s dive into Chrome’s ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED error and the ways to fix it.

You need to get rid of any virtual private network software first.

Fix ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED in Chrome

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Method 1: Restart your modem

When this happens, it’s usually because the network is experiencing technical difficulties that can only be fixed by restarting all of the devices connected to it, including your modem. If you’ve exhausted those options and are still having trouble, read on.

Method 2: Flush the DNS and Reset TCP/IP

1. Jump to the command prompt. Simply typing “cmd” into the search bar and hitting Enter will accomplish this.
2. Now press Enter after each command when typing “ipconfig /release,” “ipconfig /flushdns,” and “ipconfig /renew.”
3. Repeatedly running “ipconfig /flushdns,” “nbtstat –r,” “netsh int ip reset,” and “netsh winsock reset” from the Admin Command Prompt should fix the problem.
4. For changes to take effect, a system reboot is required. The Ethernet IP setting issue, it seems, can be fixed by flushing the DNS cache.

Method 3: Disable and Enable your NIC (Network Interface Card)

1. Press the Windows key plus R, then type ncpa.cpl, then hit Enter.
2. Select the faulty NIC by right-clicking it.
3. Select “Disable” first, then “Enable” a few minutes later.
4. Hold off until it has successfully acquired an IP address.
5. If the problem persists, type the commands “ipconfig /release”, “ipconfig /flushdns”, and “ipconfig /renew” in cmd.
6. To fix this, try restarting your computer.

Method4: Clear browsing data in Chrome

1. To open history, use Google Chrome and click Ctrl + H.
2. Next, click Clear browsing data in the panel on the left.
3. Select “beginning of time” under Obliterate the following elements from.
4. Additionally, double-check the following:
   • Browsing history
   • Download history
   • Cookies and other sire and plugin data
   • Cached images and files
   • Autofill form data
   • Passwords
5. Now, select Clear browsing data and wait for the process to conclude.
6. You need to log out of your account and restart your computer. If the ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED problem persists after restarting Chrome, try resetting your network settings.

Method 5: Use Google DNS

1. Free Access Online & Networking By right-clicking the LAN symbol on the far right of the taskbar, you may open the configuration menu.
2. In the launched settings app, select Change adapter options in the right pane.
3. When you right-click the network you want to change settings for, choose Properties.
4. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) followed by Properties in the list.
5. Select “Use the following DNS server addresses” and input the DNS IP addresses in the “General” section. Preferred DNS Server: 8.8.8.8 Alternate DNS Server: 8.8.4.4
6. To commit your modifications, hit the OK button at the window’s bottom.
7. In order to watch YouTube videos, you should restart your computer. “There was a problem; please try again later.”
8. Chrome’s ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED problem may be resolved by ending all running programs.

Method6: Fix ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED by Unchecking Proxy

1. Press the Windows key plus R, then type inetcpl.cpl, then hit Enter to open Internet Properties.
2. Next, navigate to the Connections menu and click on the LAN settings option.
3. Uncheck Use a proxy server on your local area network, and make sure “Automatically detect settings” is selected.
4. Accept, then Apply, and finally, restart your computer.

Method 7: Fix ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED by Reinstalling your network adapter drivers

1. Press the Windows key plus R, then type devmgmt.msc, and hit Enter to launch Device Manager.
2. To find the name of your network adapter, expand Network Adapters.
3. If something goes wrong, you’ll want to know the name of the adapter you used.
4. To remove the network card, right-click on it and select the option.
5. If you are prompted for an affirmative response, select OK.
6. You might try reconnecting to the network after restarting your computer.
7. The network driver software probably wasn’t installed automatically, so you’re having trouble connecting to it.
8. You should now go to the manufacturer’s website to grab the driver.
9. Put in the driver and then reboot the machine.

In order to fix Chrome’s ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED problem, you need to reinstall the network adapter.

Method 8: Delete WLAN Profiles

1. Jump to the command prompt. Simply typing “cmd” into the search bar and hitting Enter will accomplish this.
2. Just type in this command and hit Enter: Netsh wlan show user profiles
3. Then, delete all WiFi profiles at once by typing “netsh wlan delete profile name=”[PROFILE NAME]””
4. After the above steps have been taken for all Wi-Fi profiles, reconnect to your network.

The Chrome ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED problem has been resolved. Please use the comment box to ask any questions you might have concerning the information presented here.