ERR_NETWORK_ACCESS_DENIED Error in Chrome can be caused by firewall or antivirus settings, browser extensions or network related issues. You will find below the methods to fix Network Access Denied Error in Chrome on Windows computer.
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Err Network Access Denied Error in Chrome
Network Access Denied Error in Chrome browser appears with ERR_NETWORK_ACCESS_DENIED Error code and an error message reading “Unable to access the network”.
Along with the main error message, you may also see a suggestion to allow access to Chrome browser in your firewall or antivirus settings.
As mentioned above, this error can also be caused by change in browser settings, browser extensions and network related problems.
1. Allow Google Chrome in Windows Defender Firewall
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The first step would be to make sure that Google Chrome browser is not being blocked by Windows Firewall on your computer.
Click on the Start button > Settings icon > On the Settings screen, click on Update & Security Icon.
On the Update & Security screen, click on Windows Security in the side-menu and click on Firewall & network protection option in the right pane.
On the next screen, scroll down and click on Allow an app through firewall link.
On the next screen, make sure that the little box next to Google Chrome is checked.
Note: If you are not logged in to Admin Account, click on Change Settings button and enter your Admin password.
2. Clear Browsing History
Click on the 3-dots Chrome menu icon located at the top right corner of your screen and then click on More Tools > Clear Browsing Data option.
On the next screen, clear Browsing History, Cookies and Cached Images by clicking on the Clear Data button.
After clearing browsing History and Cache, see if the problem is resolved.
3. Disable Proxy Servers
Disabling Proxy Servers can often help in fixing network connectivity issues on a Windows computer.
Click on the Start button > Settings Icon > Network and Internet.
On the next screen, click on Proxy in the side menu and disable the option for Automatically detect settings under Automatic Proxy Setup.
On the same screen, scroll down and disable Use a Proxy server option under manual proxy section.
4. Reset Chrome Browser
Network connectivity problems can also be caused by browser extensions or changes in browser settings. This can be easily fixed by Resetting Chrome browser.
Click on the 3-dots Chrome Menu icon > Settings.
On the Settings screen, scroll down to the bottom and click on the Advanced option.
Scroll down more and click on Reset Settings.
On the pop-up that appears, click on the Reset button.
After Resetting Chrome Browser to its default Settings, try to access the same webpage and see if you are still getting Err Network Access Denied Error in Chrome browser.
5. Temporarily Disable Antivirus Program
The next method would be to make sure that Chrome browser is not being blocked by the Antivirus program on your computer. This can be confirmed by disabling Antivirus Program on a temporary basis.
Right-click on the Program icon in the system tray and click on Disable Auto Protect.
On the next screen, select the time period up to which you want to disable Antivirus program and click on OK.
After disabling Antivirus program, try to open the same webpage and see if you are still getting Err Network Access Denied Error in Chrome browser.
If the antivirus program is blocking Chrome browser, you will have to remove the Antivirus program from your computer and reinstall it back again.
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Note: Depending on the Antivirus program, the method to disable Antivirus program may be different on your computer.
6. Run Network Troubleshooter
Lastly, you can make use of the in-built Network Troubleshooter on your Windows computer to find and fix Network Connectivity issues on your computer.
Click on the Start button > Settings icon > On the Setting screen, click on Network & Internet tab.
On the next screen, scroll down and click on Network Troubleshooter option.
Next, follow the on-screen instructions as Network Troubleshooter tries to help you find and fix Network Connectivity issues on your computer.