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We Fixed Err_File_Not_Found Error [Moved, Edited, or Deleted]
Tested fixes for when your file couldn’t be accessed in Chrome
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Updated onJuly 5, 2024
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Getting aYour File Couldn’t Be Accessed It May Have Been Moved, Edited or Deleted Err File Not Founderror? We’re here to assist you.
This issue is somewhat similar toChrome error code 5. The main culprits are problems with PDF extensions and missing or corrupt files. Here’s how to address it:
How to fix your file was not found error on Chrome for good?
1. Remove the Duplicate Tab extension
Duplicate Tab is not a genuine extension. It is, in fact, abrowserhijacker that’s bundled with some freeware software distributed on websites.Browserhijackers areviruses that open new tabs, so it’s important to remove them.
Many Chrome users have discovered that the ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUNDerroris due to the Duplicate Tab extension.
Thus, removing Duplicate Tab will probably fixError6. You might find that the Programs and Features tab’s software list includes Duplicate Tab.
2. Disable the Chrome extensions
If you can’t find Duplicate Tab listed on the Programs and Features tab, the issue could be due to another extension.
After disabling the problematic extensions, theYour file couldn’t be accessed it may have been moved, edited, or deleted. err_file_not_founderror will be gone.
3. Reset Google Chrome
ResettingGoogle Chrometo its default settings might also be an effective resolution forError6. That will disableChrome‘s extensions and themes and clear temporary data.
4. Fixing the error when developing extensions
Some developers have also found that theYour file couldn’t be accessed htmlerroroccurs when developing Chrome extensions. This is usually because a popup.html file doesn’t match the popup manifest in a manifest.json file.
Make sure that the popup file exactly matches the popup manifest specified within the JSON code. You can fix the issue by editing either the popup file title or specified popup manifest so that they match.
5. Reinstall Google Chrome
6. Try another browser
If all else fails and you don’t have the time to keep troubleshooting, try another browser. A good alternative that is reliable and in our experience has no file not found type of errors is Opera.
It pretty much has everything you will find in Chrome and a little extra. Both are made using the Chromium engine, however, Opera scores more points when it comes to system requirements, and it is also far more secure since it comes with a built-in VPN, tracker blocker, and more.
Opera One
What does ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND mean?
This error message appears when trying to visit certain pages, and in most cases, it’s caused by your extensions.
Corrupted files can also be responsive for this issue. The error comes in several variations, and here are the most common ones:
That’s how Chrome users can fix the ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND issue. In most cases, the issue is related to the extensions or one of your settings.
This isn’t the only error affected by your settings, and many reportedDownload failed: Network errorin Google Chrome, but we tackled that issue in a separate guide.
Did you find a different solution for this problem? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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