How to Fix Chrome's Connection Was Interrupted Error

Chrome is a popular browser that provides a smooth browsing experience without being overly complicated. However, it is prone to causing problems for consumers. When Chrome fails to load web pages and displays the 'Your connection was interrupted' error message, it is one of the most prevalent problems.

This means that there is an issue with your network connection. And this can be perplexing when all other apps and services function normally. This post will help you troubleshoot the 'Your connection was interrupted' error in Chrome with remedies.

1. RESTART WI-FI ROUTER

Because the problem is related to an unstable internet connection, you should begin by rebooting your Wi-Fi router. It simply takes a few minutes and will aid in the re-establishment of your internet connection to resolve any small troubles.

2. FLUSH DNS CACHE

A DNS cache is a temporary database on your computer that contains information about your most recent visits to websites and domains. If the data is damaged, you may experience problems loading webpages in Chrome. To prevent Chrome from interfering with the DNS cache, you can flush it. Here's how to do it.

Step 1: Open the Start menu, type in cmd, and click on Run as administrator on your right to open the Command Prompt with admin rights.

Step 2: In the console, type the command show below and press Enter.

"ipconfig /flushdns"

3. RESET INTERNET PROTOCOL

A DNS cache is a temporary database on your computer that contains information about your most recent visits to websites and domains. If the data is damaged, you may experience problems loading webpages in Chrome. To prevent Chrome from interfering with the DNS cache, you can flush it. Here's how to do it.

Step 1: Open the Start menu, type in cmd, and click on Run as administrator.

Step 2: Run the following commands one by one.

"netsh int ip reset

netsh winsock reset"

4. CLEAR BROWSING DATA

Every time you use Google Chrome, it stores data in its cache. This cache data might sometimes overwhelm Chrome, causing problems with the same pages you're trying to access. You might try deleting the cache data to see if it helps.

Step 1: Launch Chrome and click on the three-dot menu in the top right corner to navigate to More tools and choose Clear browsing data.

Alternatively, you can also press Ctrl + Shift + Del shortcut to open the Clear Browsing Data panel.

Step 2: Use the Time range option to select All time from the drop-down menu. Mark the checkboxes that read ‘Cookies and other site data’ and ‘Cached images and files.’

Then, click the Clear data button.

5. DISABLE PROXY SERVERS

When using a proxy server, some customers reported experiencing identical connection issues. It's time to turn off your proxy server if you've been using it to hide your IP address or access prohibited websites. Here's how to do it.

Step 1: Press Windows key + I to launch the Settings app. Click the the Network and internet tab on the left column and select Proxy on the right pane.

Step 2: Turn off any proxy settings from here.

6. SWITCH DNS SERVER

Using the DNS server given by your ISP may cause Chrome to display the 'Your connection was interrupted' issue. Changing to a public DNS server, such as Google's, can assist.

Step 1: Press Windows key + R to launch the Run command, type in ncpa.cpl, and hit Enter.

Step 2: A Network Connection window will appear. Right-click on your internet connection and select Properties.

Step 3: Double-click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPV4) option to open its Properties.

Step 4: Select Use the following DNS server addresses. In the text fields next to Preferred DNS Server and the Alternate DNS Server, enter 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4, respectively.

7. UPDATE NETWORK ADAPTERS

If you're having similar connection problems with other programmes and browsers, it's possible that your PC's network drivers are malfunctioning. To check if this helps, try updating your network adapters on your PC.

Step 1: Click on the Search icon from the taskbar, type in device manager and click on the first result that appears.

Step 2: Find and expand the Network adapter. Right-click on the Wi-Fi driver and choose the Update driver option.

8. RESET GOOGLE CHROME

If the connection problems in Chrome persist, you'll have no alternative but to reset the browser. All extensions, cache, and settings preferences will be removed as a result.

Step 1: In Chrome, type in chrome://settings/reset in the address bar up top and press Enter. Then click on ‘Restore settings to their original defaults.’

Step 2: Select Reset Settings from the confirmation pop-up window and click Enter to confirm.

You can even remove and reinstall Chrome if you want to go all-in. Chrome will get a new start and receive any necessary upgrades as a result of this.

THERE WILL BE NO MORE INTERRUPTIONS

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