How To Fix Err_Connection_Refused Error On Google Chrome

You are trying to visit a few of your favorite websites, but it seems Google Chrome does not allow you to access it. Instead, the Chrome browser always show you an error message: Err_Connection_Refused. It’s an annoying error, right?

According to reports from users, several reasons that could lead to this “connection” error like DNS issues, proxy server issues or expired browser caches.

In order to fix this “connection” error, there are a few simple steps that you could apply, such as:

• Clear your browser cache.
• Reset your IP address & flush the DNS cache.
• Check proxy settings.
• Disable your firewall.

Sometimes, one of these causes is the reason that you could not access your favorite websites.

Fix Err_Connection_Refused Error On Google Chrome

In this article, I will tell you about the three best ways that can help you to fix the Err_Connection_Refused error on your Google Chrome browser. Just read this article, follow up instructions and apply all methods until your problem is solved.

Clear Your Google Chrome Browser Cache

Expired caches on your Google Chrome browser could block websites and prevent you from accessing them. That’s the reason why you couldn’t visit specific sites. In order to fix this connection refused error, you will have to remove all caches on your browser.

To do so, copy and paste “chrome://settings/clearBrowserData” on the address bar of the Google Chrome browser, and press Enter.

Select two options like the picture below and press “Clear browsing data” button.

Check Your Proxy Server Settings To Fix Err_Connection_Refused

Most proxy servers don’t work lifetime. They will have a limited of online times and then offline. Sometimes, you have used a proxy server and then forgot to remove it from the Internet Options. By that, when that proxy server is unavailable, you will be unable to connect to the Internet because all connections must go through that proxy server, no exception.

So, please check your “proxy server” settings again and make sure your computer isn’t configured to use any proxy servers or socks.

To do so, go to Control Panel, and click on the “Internet Options” feature.

Click on the Connections tab and select LAN settings. Next, make sure the “Proxy server” is unchecked.

Disable Your Firewall Or Antivirus Software

Sometimes, your built-in firewall or antivirus program block unsafe websites and will not let you access to your favorite sites. If two methods above can’t help you solve the “connection refused” error, then just disable your built-in firewall, antivirus or any internet security programs, and try to access to those websites again.

To disable Windows Firewall, go to Control Panel > Windows Firewall, and then click on the “Turn Windows Firewall on or off” link on the left side, to turn off your firewall.

Also, please choose Close, Quit or Disable your antivirus program to make sure it will not block any websites.

A few other common errors you might want to know:

• Fix Dns_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain Error
• Fix Err_SSL_Protocol_Error On Google Chrome
• Fix Your Connection Is Not Private On Google Chrome
• Fix Err_Name_Not_Resolved Error

Reset Your IP Address And Clear DNS Cache To Fix Err_Connection_Refused

If you have tried all above methods and the “Err Connection Refused” problem still exist, you should reset your IP address and clear DNS cache.

In order to reset your IP address and clear DNS cache, open Command Prompt program as Administrator. To do so, click on Start > type cmd.exe on the Run dialog box > Right click on cmd.exe and select “Run as Administrator” > Yes.

If you are using Windows 8, 8.1 or Windows 10, you can press Windows + X, press A and then choose “Yes” to launch the Command Prompt with administrative privileges.

Next, type:

netsh winsock reset catalog

and press Enter.

Then type:

ipconfig /flushdns

and press Enter.

Restart your computer and the issue will disappear.

I hope this simple guide can help you to solve the Err_Connection_Refused error on your Google Chrome browser. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me by leaving your comment below.