How To Fix “ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED” Error in Chrome

ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED is one of the common errors you often get on Google Chrome. When you try to connect to the internet from Chrome, you may see various error messages. It could bother you if you don’t know what causes the error or its fixes.

What is the meaning of this error?

The ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED error means that the internet connection or your browser is interrupting the webpage from loading.

The error message suggests that Google Chrome cannot access the network and therefore, the error. There can be different reasons causing this issue, so you need to try multiple solutions because what might work for other users might not work for you.

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The error can appear as one of the following,

 “Unable to access the network. ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED”.

Or,

Your connection was interrupted. A network change has been detected. Check your internet connection.”

This error is very irritating and can affect any website like Facebook, Google, YouTube, Gmail, etc. You will be unable to open any webpage on Chrome until you solve this problem.

What causes this error message on Chrome?

Generally, Google Chrome shows this error message if there’s a change in your computer’s IP address. All devices have unique IP addresses that are used to connect to the internet. You’ll have some restrictions on certain websites by your Internet Service Provider based on the IP address.

To bypass the restriction, using a proxy server or VPN has now been common. Users enable VPN to change their IP so they can access a restricted website. This can be a good explanation for why you’re seeing the error message.

Let’s check out the troubleshooting guide mentioned below for the ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED error.

Methods to Fix the ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED Error

Method 1. Restart Modem

A simple restart to your modem can sometimes fix the error. It might possible some technical or internal problems interfering with the connection have caused this error. So, restarting the modem could be a straightforward solution.

Method 2. Deactivate Proxy Servers or VPN

As already said, VPN is activated to change the current location and access restricted sites. In case you have a proxy server or VPN on the browser, it can cause this particular error.

Follow these steps to deactivate a proxy server on Windows 10:

1. Press Windows key+I to launch Settings.

2. Click on Network & Internet.

3. Select the Proxy tab.

4. Turn off all the options for Proxy setup.

Method 3. Clear Chrome Browsing Data and Cache

Here’re the steps:

1. Launch Google Chrome. Press Ctrl+shift+del on your Windows PC or click the three dots menu at the top right corner and select More tools.

2. Click on Clear Browsing Data from the left menu.

3. A new window will show up where you can set the Time range. Set it to All time or Beginning of time (depending on the browser version).

4. Make sure to select these boxes: Browsing History, Cookies and other sites data, and Cached images and files.

5. Click Clear data.

6. Exit the browser, restart the device, and try to reconnect.

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Method 4. Turn Off WiFi or Ethernet

Most of the computers support WiFi and Ethernet for an internet connection. First, verify if your computer also has these two options. If both are turned on, this might lead to the error because the internet connection is switching between wireless and wired.

To resolve the problem, either turn off your WiFi or take out the ethernet wire. Now, the internet is connected to a single source and you can get a stable connection.

Method 5. Flush DNS Cache and Reset TCP/IP

Flushing DNS will clear out the cache from the device and improve internet connectivity. So, try to flush DNS and then reset TCP/IP if you’re still facing the ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED error.

Here’s the process:

1. Type cmd in the Windows Search box and open Command Prompt.

2. Type the following commands and hit enter after each command:

    ipconfig /release 

    ipconfig /flushdns

    ipconfig /renew

3. Close and reopen Command Prompt. Enter the following commands:

    ipconfig /flushdns

    nbtstat -r

    netsh  int ip reset

    netsh winsock reset

4. Restart your computer.

Now, open Chrome and check if you can access it.

Method 6. Change Google DNS

1. Open your Control Panel and select Network and Internet.

2. Click Network and Sharing Center and select Change adapter settings.

3. Right-click on your WiFi and select Properties.

4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

5. Click Properties again and under Use the Following DNS Server Addresses, enter 8.8.8.8 for Preferred DNS Server and 8.8.4.4 for Alternate DNS Server.

6. Close all the windows and relaunch Chrome to check if the error still persists.

Method 7. Disable and Re-enable Network Adapters

Network adapters can often be a reason for the ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED error on Windows 10.

Here’re the steps to fix the network adapter-specific problems:

1. Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager.

2. Select Network Adapters.

3. Find and right-click on the network adapter you’re presently using.

4. Select Disable device and click Yes to confirm. Then select Re-enable device in the same way.

5. Open your Chrome and try to reload the webpage.

Method 8. Disable Power Saver Mode

If the power saver mode is enabled on Windows 10, the WiFi adapter can get shut down. Hence, it can create interference in the internet connection and cause an error.

To get rid of this issue, follow the instructions below:

1. Open Device Manager.

2. Find and right-click on the network adapter you’re using. Choose Properties

3. Go to the Power Management tab.

4. Disable the option for Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

5. Click Ok.

Now, go back to Chrome and load the website.

Method 9. Delete WiFi Network Profile

1. Open Command Prompt on your computer.

2. Type the commands and press enter:

       netsh wlan slow profiles

       netsh wlan delete profile name= “[PROFILE NAME]”

       netsh wlan delete profile name

3. Repeat this process for each WiFi network profile and try to connect to WiFi.

Method 10. Consult Your Internet Service Provider (ISP)

If nothing has been helpful so far, your last fix is to contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). They may be able to help you with solving the error by making some changes in the backend.

These are the quick solutions to fix your ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED error on Google Chrome. If you still have any doubts or face difficulties with the solutions, feel free to let us know and we’ll resolve them as soon as possible.