How to Fix ERR_CONNECTION_RESET Error for MacOS
The
ERR_CONNECTION_RESET is an error that usually appears in Google Chrome. The
error indicates that something is interrupting the signal strength. There are a
variety of reasons causing the error to occur, but it generally gets resolved
by restarting the web browser. It’s a point should be noted that the error
occurs only in Google Chrome and not in any other web browsers like Mozilla
Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge or Safari.
When facing the same error in your Chrome, try restarting the
browser or switching the browsers. But if you are only running Chrome on your
Mac system, then move further in the article and try the attempts to
troubleshoot the error. The guide has a list of methods to fix the connection
reset error for MacOS.
Here’s
how to fix the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error for Mac
Reset
Browser Settings
- Open Chrome and click the hamburger
- Click
on the Settings and the settings tab.
- Now,
scroll down to the Advanced
- Click
it to open the advanced setting options.
- Again
scroll down to click Reset settings.
- Now
check if the problem persists.
Check
the Internet Connection
Sometimes the weak strength of a signal is the reason for the
error occurred in the Chrome. To check if the connection is working fine or
not, inspect the Router. For cable connection check if the Ethernet cable is
correctly attached to the system or not. The wireless network owners must check
the position of the router and check if anything is obstructing the Wi-Fi
signal.
Clear
Chrome’s Cache and Browsing History
The cache and history could cause the problem in Google Chrome;
therefore clearing the data from the web browser may work.
- Open Google Chrome in your Mac.
- Now
press the Ctrl + Shift + Delete key combination.
- It
will directly open Settings and then pop up the Clear Browsing Data
- Click
on every checkbox in Basic section.
- Now,
click the drop-down arrow in Time range
- Select All Time from the drop-down menu.
- Now
click Advanced to open more options.
- Again,
click all the checkboxes and set the Time range to All time.
- Now,
click the Clear data button.
- You
have cleared the search history and cache of the browser.
The ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error is not a big issue to deal with,
as these methods are capable of completely fixing it. If you continue to face
the error in Chrome, then reinstall Google Chrome to resolve the problem.
Joey Williams is a
self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the
security threats. His passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography,
malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton
security products at norton.com/setup.
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