ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED in Chrome

Bugs on computers have long been an annoying but ever-present presence in our lives.

Many of us have been bugged (get it?) by the nature of their recurrence!! In this article, we’ll look at how to fix the “ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED” error in Chrome.

Users of Google Chrome on Windows 10 are experiencing this issue, which can occur inadvertently at any moment during the computer’s boot/start-up process or after it has been running for some time.

ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED

When you first open Google Chrome, the message “Unable to access the network” appears, along with an inactive Wi-Fi bar.

This shows that the Web Browser does not have internet connectivity, which, as obvious as it may be, means that we are unable to access our e-mail, YouTube, Google, Facebook, Instagram, and other vital websites.

How to repair Chrome’s ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED Error 

Because of the ambiguity of this error, there are a variety of approaches and strategies for resolving it.

We’ve compiled a list of all the approaches that might be used to tackle this problem. You can use any or all of these until the problem is resolved.

Before we begin, prepare a backup or restore point to prevent data loss in the event that something goes wrong.

This can be simply performed by syncing your data to your Microsoft account or any other Cloud service you have access to.

Or by creating a restore point on Windows 10 that will replicate the computer system to the moment it was configured to make the restore point.

Also, uninstall any VPN software you may have installed on your computer. Let’s get started now that you’ve checked all of the boxes above.

Method 1: Turn Off and On Your Modem

Easily the most basic of them all. Sometimes, problems accessing the internet are caused by your own network provider, which may be experiencing technical difficulties.

Simply restart your modem, and your internet connection will be restored. If the problem remains, try the following method.

Method 2: Reset TCP/IP and Flush DNS

For most people, flushing the DNS to reset the TCP/IP address will fix the problem. Flushing the DNS clears all cache memory, causing the system to generate fresh DNS records.

Step 1: Right-click on Command Prompt and select Properties (Admin). Most users will use Windows PowerShell (Admin), but the commands will work in PowerShell as well.

Step 2: Fill in the blanks with the commands shown below. Remember to press Enter at the conclusion of each one.

ipconfig/release

ipconfig/flushdns

ipconfig/renew

Step 3: Carry out the same steps for the following commands, remembering to press enter:

/flushdns ipconfig

nbtstat –r

int ip reset netsh

reset winsock netsh

Step 4: Restart your computer after you’ve completed the preceding steps. For the most part, this procedure should address the problem.

Method 3: Clear Chrome’s Browsing Data 

Clearing your browsing data in Google Chrome may be all that’s needed to give your browser a new lease on life. To do so, follow the instructions below –

Step 1: Open Chrome and select Options from the drop-down menu (3 consecutive dots).

Step 2: Next, select History. Alternatively, press CTRL+H.

Step 3: Next, select Clear Browsing Data from the drop-down menu. Make a list of all the alternatives you want to get rid of. These may include the following –

History of browsing
History of downloads
Cookies, as well as data from other sires and plugins
Images and files cached
Data from the form is automatically filled in.
Passwords

Step 4: To remove all the content from your browser, select the “Beginning of time” option.

Step 5: Restart your computer after you’ve completed the preceding steps. If the problem remains, try the following method.

Method 4: Use Google DNS

Step 1: Go to your Control Panel and select Network and Internet from the drop-down menu.

Step 2: Select Network and Sharing Centre from the drop-down menu. Then select Change adapter settings from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Find and select your Wi-Fi network here. After that, double-click it to bring up the Properties menu.

Step 4: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the drop-down menu. Then select Properties.

Step 5: Put a checkmark in the box. Type in the following DNS server addresses under “Use the following DNS server addresses” –

8.8.8.8 is the preferred DNS server.
8.8.4.4 is an alternative DNS server.

Step 6: Select OK.

Your “ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED” error may have been addressed using this method.

Method 5: Untick the Proxy Box 

Step 1: Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialogue box. Then put “inetcpl.cpl” into the command prompt.

Step 2: After completing the preceding step, press enter to access the Internet Properties window.

Step 3: Select LAN settings from the Connections tab. Uncheck For your LAN, use a Proxy Server and click the Automatically detect settings box.

Step 4: Select OK.

Restart your computer after you’ve completed the preceding steps. If the problem remains, try the following method.

Method 6: Reinstall Your Network Adapter Drivers 

Step 1: Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialogue box. Then, to open Device Manager, type “msc” and press Enter.

Step 2: Expand Network Adapters and look for the name of your network adapter. Remember to write down the name of the adapter in case something goes wrong.

Step 3: Uninstall your network adapter by right-clicking on it. If you’re asked for confirmation, choose Yes/OK.

Step 4: Restart your computer and try to connect to your network again.

Step 5: If you can’t connect to your network, it’s likely that the driver software isn’t installed automatically. Now you must go to your manufacturer’s website and download the appropriate driver.

Step 6: Install the driver and restart your computer.

For the most part, this procedure should address the problem.

Method 7: Delete WLAN Profiles

Step 1: Right-click on Command Prompt and select Properties (Admin). Most users will use Windows PowerShell (Admin), although the following commands will also function in PowerShell.

Step 2: In the command box, type this command. Then press Enter.

netsh WLan WLan WLan WLan WLan WLan WL

Step 3: To erase all Wi-Fi profiles, execute the following command. remove profile name=”[PROFILE NAME]” netsh WLan

Step 4: Repeat steps 1-3 for all Wi-Fi profiles, and then try to reconnect to your network.

Conclusion

That’s it!!! Hopefully, these straightforward procedures will solve the issues caused by the “ERR NETWORK CHANGED” error. Please feel free to express your concerns in the comments section if you are still experiencing this issue.