To fix the “Err Network Access Denied” error in Google Chrome, you can try several troubleshooting steps. Below, I will provide detailed instructions for each method.
1. Allow Google Chrome in Windows Defender Firewall:
– Press the Windows key + S and search for “Windows Defender Firewall.”
– Open the Windows Defender Firewall settings.
– Click on “Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.”
– Click on the “Change settings” button (admin permission may be required).
– Scroll down and check if Google Chrome is listed. If not, click on the “Allow another app” button and locate the Chrome application. Select it and click on “Add.”
– Make sure both Private and Public checkboxes are enabled.
– Click “OK” to save the changes.
2. Clear Browsing History:
– Open Google Chrome.
– Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete to open the Clear browsing data menu.
– Make sure the “Browsing history” option is checked.
– You can also select other items you want to clear, such as cookies and cached images.
– Choose the time range you want to clear, such as “the beginning of time” for a complete clear.
– Click on the “Clear browsing data” button.
3. Disable Proxy Servers:
– Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
– Type “inetcpl.cpl” and press Enter to open the Internet Properties window.
– Go to the Connections tab and click on the “LAN settings” button.
– Uncheck the “Use a proxy server for your LAN” option.
– Click “OK” to save the changes.
4. Reset Chrome Browser:
– Open Google Chrome.
– Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner and select “Settings.”
– Scroll down and click on “Advanced” to expand more options.
– Scroll down further and click on “Reset settings” under the “Reset and clean up” section.
– Confirm the reset by clicking the “Reset settings” button.
5. Temporarily Disable Antivirus Program:
– If you have an antivirus program installed, temporarily disable it.
– Right-click on the antivirus program icon in the system tray and look for an option to disable or pause protection.
– Once disabled, check if the “Err Network Access Denied” error persists.
6. Run Troubleshooter:
– Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
– Go to the “Update & Security” section.
– Select “Troubleshoot” from the left-hand menu.
– Click on “Internet Connections” and then click the “Run the troubleshooter” button.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to fix any detected issues.
It’s worth noting that the above methods should help resolve the “Err Network Access Denied” error in most cases. However, if the issue persists, it could be a more complex network or system-related problem. In such cases, seeking assistance from a professional or your network administrator might be necessary.