ERR CONNECTION REFUSED

The ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED is an issue that occurs in the Chrome browser. Chrome browser is one of the most used browsers around the world. However, there are several errors it displays due to the browser issues or the internet connection. It may either show while viewing certain websites or in some cases while you open all websites.

The fault ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED can be a headache as it does not allow you to access the web page you desire. Many who suffer from this problem on the browser end up changing the browser and giving up on solving the issue. It is not subject to one operating system but to all. There is no need to give on the browser as it is one of the fastest as well as provides great extensions. In this article, you will find ways to get rid of the problem and happily continue using chrome.

This error could occur due to various reasons. Some of the common issues include internet connectivity, proxy servers, and cache issues. You may fix this fault using any of the solutions or in worst case using all of these solutions. Below are solutions to help you resolve the fault.

Solution 1 – Clear Cache

Usually, this is the first step to resolving this error. Clearing Cache is very easy and in many cases, it can solve it directly. Below are steps to clear cache or cookies from the browser.

1. Open Chrome Window.
2. Open menu available on the top right-hand side.
3. Open settings from the available options.
4. Click on advanced setting at the bottom of the settings page.
5. Click on “Content Settings” which is under “Privacy”.

      6.Next, click on “All cookies and site date”.

      7. Finally, press the Remove button to clear it.

You are all done with clearing the cache. Check if it still persists or is been resolved.

Read about also: The error Dns_probe_finished_nxdomain.

Solution 2 – Flush DNS Setting

In most cases, the system automatically saves the cache IP addresses. The saved data can be corrected cache which might be the case of the error. This because of the following request is sent to the same hostname. For your network to link or communicate properly with the hostname it is necessary to clear this saved cache storage. The following steps show you how to flush DNS.

1. Press “Windows + R key” to open Run Command.
2. Next, type “cmd” in the command prompt.
3. To flush the DNS type “ipconfig /flushdns”.

This process will flush all the cached DNS from the PC. To complete the process restart the computer and see if the problem is solved or not. If not then input the following command in the command prompt window “netsh winsock reset catalog”.

Solution 3 – Reset Browser

To solve the error ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED you can try and reset your browser or reinstall it. Following are steps to reset the Chrome browser.

1. Open a Chrome window and click on the menu bar available at the right-hand top corner.
2. Open settings.
3. From the bottom of the page press on “show advanced settings.”
4. Press on resets settings button which is under the “Reset Settings” option.
5. In the pop-up box that opens click on ”reset”.

If the above steps don’t work then reinstall the browser. See below steps to reinstall the program.

1. Click on the start button and type run in a search bar.
2. Type the following command in the run commander “appwiz.cpl”.
3. From all the programs select Chrome and press on uninstall.
4. Finally, download chrome from googles official website and reinstall it.

Check if the problem is solved or not. If it persists then try other solutions in the article.

Solution 4 – Disable Firewall

At times the main cause of the browser showing this message is ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED is the firewall which does not allow the computer from accessing the web. Disabling the firewall can solve the problem instantly. The firewall issues occur mainly on Windows devices. It is rare on Mac OS and Linux devices.

Open Firewall from Windows control and panel. In the firewall settings click on “Turn Windows Firewall on or off” available at the left-hand side panel. It may ask for an administrative password, enter the password and continue. However, it is not recommended to disable firewall as it can harm your device. Check if the error is solved or it still persists.

Solution 5 – Make DNS IP to Public DNS

Changing the DNS can at times solve the error. Below are steps to change the DNS setting on windows.

1. Open network and sharing center. You can easily open it by pressing “Windows + R key” and type the following code “ncpa.cpl”.
2. From the available options on the left-hand side panel select “Change adapter settings”.
3. Right click on the internet connection the device is connected be it local are network or wireless network.
4. Next, press on Properties and select the “Internet Protocol Version 4” option.
5. Now click again on the properties.

Note: This a different window than the previous one.

6. Now select the “Use the following DNS server addresses” and enter the below IP addresses.

 DNS server 1 = 8.8.8.8

DNS server 2 = 8.8.4.4

Voila, you are done!

Below are steps to change the DNS server IP on Mac OS.

1. Open system preferences and go to Network. You can system preferences easily by pressing command + space and then type in system preferences in the space and hit enter.
2. Select the current network that the device is connected to.
3. Press the Advanced option available at the right bottom of the window.
4. Elect DNS tab available at the top menu.
5. Press the “+” button and enter the below DNS servers.

DNS server 1 = 8.8.8.8

DNS server 2 = 8.8.4.4

You are done with the process. Now check if the issue is solved or it still occurs.

Additional solutions include using the chrome clean up tool. The cleanup tool will scan and remove all unwanted software that may cause the problem to your PC. This tool can be helpful solving the problem ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSE. You can download the tool from this link https://www.google.com/chrome/cleanup-tool/index.html.

Hope the above solution solve the error ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSE. In most cases using one of the solutions can solve the issue, however, if it does not solve it then try using multiples solutions to get rid of the solution.