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Fix err_connection_reset in Windows 11 & 10 Like This
The server is unable to send data to your browser
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Updated onJuly 11, 2024
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We use web browsers on a daily basis to access the Internet, but sometimes certain issues with web browsers can appear. Users reported anerr_connection_reseterror on their Windows 10 & 11 PC, and today we’re going to show you how to fix this error.
Google Chrome is the only browser that will generate an error with theerr_connection_resetcode. On the other hand, you can get notifications that are quite similar in different browsers. For instance, Firefox will give you an error number that says The connection was reset.
Why am I getting Err_connection_reset?
THeerr_connection_resetin Windows 10 or 11 happens whenever a user visits a website in a web browser that is unable to successfully establish a connection.The connection is said to be reset when this occurs, which indicates that the server is unable to send data to your browser.
Thus, the majority of the time, this error indicates that there is a problem with your Internet connection, such as a problem with your browser cache or a firewall or antivirus program that is preventing the connection from being made to the distant server.
Note that the list of solutions below will address similar issues reported by our users. Some of them are the following:
Without further a do, let’s jump into the list of methods in which you can tackle this problem and fix it once and for all. Follow along!
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How do you fix Err_connection_reset in Windows 10 & 11?
1. Disable your antivirus and firewall
Antivirus and firewall tools are extremely useful if you want toprotect your PCfrom malicious users and malicious software. But sometimes, these applications can interfere with your web browser and causeerr connection reseterrors to appear.
One way to fix this problem is to temporarily disable your antivirus software or firewall and check if that solves the problem.
However, we’d rather recommend using an antivirus that has little to no impact on your PC while keeping you 100% protected.
Many goodantivirus apps have low resource and CPU usagethat won’t cause any errors in your system, and which will fix theerr_connection_resetin Windows 10.
2. Set the maximum transmission unit
After running this command, check ifThe connection to the server was reseterror is gone.
3. Disable AppEx Networks Accelerator feature
Users reported that AppEx Networks Accelerator feature causeserr_connection_reseterror for AMD users, and according to them, you can fix this problem simply by disabling this feature.
To do that, openNetwork Connectionswindow, right-click your network connection, and open its properties.
Look forAppEx Networks Acceleratoroption and disable it. If you can’t find this option, be sure to check the advanced options of your network adapter in order to disable this feature.
4. Use the netsh command
In addition tonetsh winsock resetcommand, some users are also suggesting running the following commands:
netsh interface ipv4 reset
netsh interface ipv6 reset
ipconfig /flushdns
5. Disable proxy
You can also disable proxy by using the Settings app. To do that, follow these steps:
After your proxy is disabled,err_connection_reseterror should be completely resolved.
Keep in mind that using a proxy is useful if you want to protect your online privacy, but sometimes it can interfere with your web browser and cause the issue to appear.
6. Clear browsing cache
We showed you how to clear the browsing cache in Google Chrome, but the procedure should be quite similar in every other web browser.
7. Disable DNS prefetching option
8. Restart your router and your PC
In some situations, this error can be caused by your router, and one of the fastest ways to fix this problem is to restart your router. To do that, simply press the power button on your router to turn it off.
Wait for a few seconds and press the power button once again to power on your router. After your router restarts, check if the problem is resolved. If the problem still persists, restart your PC and check if the error is fixed.
This is a simple solution, but it can help you fixThe connection to the server was reseterror.
9. Check your permissions
After changing your permissions, this error should be completely resolved.
10. Run the network troubleshooter
Users reported that this error was caused byTCP network performancefeature, but after running the network troubleshooterThe connection was resetshould be gone on Windows 10 or 11.
11. Disable Scan encrypted connections feature (Kaspersky)
Only users of Kaspersky Internet Security mentioned this solution. But even if you don’t use Kaspersky, be sure to check if your antivirus software has this feature available and disable it.
This is a simple solution, but it can help if you’re getting an err_connection_reset error in Opera One or in any other browser.
12. Disable TSL 1.1 in Chrome
13. Disconnect your Ethernet switch
Sometimes your network equipment such as an Ethernet switch can cause this and many other errors to appear.
To fix this problem, users are suggesting removing your Ethernet switch and checking if that solves the issue.
If your Ethernet switch is the problem, you might want to check if it’s faulty and replace it.
14. Install the latest version of Java
Few users reported that they fixed theerr_connection_reseterror simply byinstalling the latest version of Java.
It’s unknown how Java can cause this problem, but if you have Java installed, be sure to update it to the latest version and check if that fixes your problem.
15. Fix Windows Registry
Iferr_connection reseterror appears, or a similar connection error, this might result from acorrupt Windows registry. Therefore, you need to fix your Windows registry.
You can do that by installing one of the many tools designed for this purpose, such as registry cleaners.
After scanning and fixing the registry, check ifThe connection to the server was reseterror is still there.
How do I fixErr_connection_reseton YouTube?
- Disable your extensions
For this example we used Chrome, but the process is similar no matter the browser you’re using.
If disabling extensions fixes the problem, you should try enabling them one by one until you find the one that is causing this problem.
Users reported that the Google Mail Checker extension was causing the problem for them, but keep in mind that almost any extension can cause this problem to appear.
- Replace your router
Err_connection_reseterror can appear due to your router, especially if it becomes faulty.
Few users reported that they fixed this problem simply by replacing their router, so you might want to consider that.
How do I fixErr_connection_reseton Apache?
- Change the php.ini configuration file
If you’re a web developer, you probably have Apache installed on your PC. This error can appear while using Apache, but you can easily fix it by changing thephp.inifile.
Simply open thephp.inifile and changeuse_only_cookiesfrom 0 to1. Save changes and check if the problem is resolved. Users are also suggesting settinguse_strict_modeto1in your php.ini file, so you might want to try that as well.
- Replace the .dll file
According to users, you can fix this problem simply by replacingC:/bin/libMySQL.dllwithC:/PHP/libmysql.dll. After doing that, the problem should be resolved.
How do I fixErr_connection_reseton WAMP?
- Turn off mod_socket
Users reported that you can easily fix this problem simply by turning offmod_socketin WAMP.
After doing that, your WAMP server should start working without any problems and the error will be resolved.
- Edit the host’s file
How do I fixErr_connection_reseton ISS
Repair ISS Express installation
After the repair process is completed, this error should be resolved.
As seen, theErr_connection_reseterror can interfere with your browsing experience and prevent you from running a local server. Hopefully, you managed to fix this problem by using one of our solutions.
Many also encounterederr_connection_abortederror, but we tackled that one in another guide.
If you have another helpful suggestion on this topic, share it with us in the comments.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
