Chrome Error: You may not be able to access the web page you are trying to visit.
Restart Your Router
If you encounter a network-related issue, the first thing you should do is reboot your router. Rebooting your router fixes minor problems with the device and prevents major issues from happening.
If your router doesn’t have a power button, try turning it off by using the power socket switch. Some routers allow you to restart them by visiting their settings page in a web browser and choosing the reboot option. ..
If you have rebooted your router, relaunch Chrome and try to access your sites. ..
Use Windows’ Internet Connections Troubleshooter
The Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 operating systems include a number of troubleshooters that can help you fix various issues on your system. One of these tools is the Internet Connections troubleshooter. This tool can detect and resolve problems with your connection.
These tools work on their own, so you don’t have to do much except for launching the tool and choosing a few options.
Turn Off Your Firewall
If your firewall is blocking your connection to the site, you may get the “This site can’t be reached” Chrome error. This is usually because the firewall detects the site as a malicious item.
- Open the Start menu and type “cmd”.
- Type “netstat -an” and press Enter.
- Look for the line that says “Microsoft Defender Firewall is enabled” and change it to “disabled”.
- Close the netstat window and open the firewall again.
Disable Your Antivirus
Your antivirus program may have detected the site as a potential threat, and it has blocked your access to it. In this case, you can disable your antivirus protection and see if that resolves the issue.
To turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus protection, follow these steps:
- Open the Control Panel.
- Under Programs, click Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
- In the left pane, under Protection Settings, click Turn Off Protection.
- Click OK to close the Protection Settings window. ..
Clear Your Chrome Cache
Your Chrome browser caches various web contents to improve your overall surfing experience. Sometimes, this cached content becomes corrupt, causing problems with the browser.
If you’re experiencing an error when trying to access a website, there’s a good chance it’s because of a problem with your browser cache. Clearing your browser cache can often fix the issue, without affecting any of your other browsing data. ..
Delete Your DNS Cache
Your computer stores DNS cache to help your web browsers quickly translate domain names to IP addresses. Sometimes, this cache goes corrupt, preventing your browsers from reaching desired web locations. If this happens, you may not be able to access some of the websites you visit because they may not be able to find their IP address from the DNS cache.
In this case, you can clear your system’s DNS cache and resolve your issue.
Use Alternate DNS Servers
If you’re experiencing the “This site can’t be reached” error on Chrome, it might be because your current DNS servers are down. If this happens often, it’s a good idea to switch to alternate DNS servers. ..
- Open the Start menu and type “cmd”.
- Type “netstat -an” and press Enter.
- Look for the DNS server in the list and click on it to change its name to Google’s public DNS server.
- Type “reconfigure DNS” into the command prompt and press Enter.
Update Chrome
Google often pushes new updates for its Chrome browser, which can result in your browsing experience remaining as bug-free as possible. However, if you’re experiencing an “This site can’t be reached” error, it may be because your outdated Chrome app is preventing you from accessing the site. ..
In this case, your issue may be resolved by updating your browser.
Reset Chrome
If you still can’t get past your error message, reset your Chrome browser to the factory settings and see if that resolves the issue. Resetting your browser will wipe away all your custom settings options, fixing incorrectly specified configurations.
If you reset your Chrome browser, all your data will be lost.
Reach the Unreachable Sites in Google Chrome
If you’re experiencing the “This site can’t be reached” error in Google Chrome, there are a few things you can do to try and fix it. First, make sure your computer is connected to the internet and that your browser is up-to-date. If those things don’t work, try some of the following tips:
- Make sure your network settings are correct. Check your router’s manual or online resources for information on how to set up your network correctly.
- Try using a different browser. If you’re using Google Chrome, try using another browser like Firefox or Internet Explorer.
- Try clearing your cache and cookies. This will help restore your computer’s default settings. ..
Chrome is fixing an issue that caused you to lose your browsing sessions. You can now resume them by clicking on the Chrome icon in the top left corner of your screen.