10 Quick Solutions To Fix Err_network_changed Error?

Are you always getting an err_network_changed error when you are trying to open any website? Don’t worry! This article can help you eliminate the stubborn  err_network_changed error and give you all details required to resolve this issue. You might have noticed that on the browser there are three sentences displayed, 

• Your connection was interrupted(This is the impact of the error.)
• A network change was detected(This is the reason for the error.)
• ERR_NETWROK_CHANGED(This is the error code.)

In this article, we will discuss in detail the possible causes and give tested solutions to fix this error permanently.

What is err_network_changed error?

You cannot access any website from your browser once you get the “Your Connection Was Interrupted, a Network Change Was Detected, err_network_changed” error. Changes in your internet network connection or browser settings stop websites from getting loaded on your system. Err_network_changed error inhibits you from accessing the internet completely.

Possible reasons for the err_network_changed error. 

Before directly jumping to the solutions, it is essential to know the reasons for the err_network_changed error. The following might be the possible reason for this error:

1. Malware running on your system might be hindering you from accessing the internet regularly.
2. Change in modem and computer configuration might be the reason for the error.
3. Changes in DNS and TCP/IP settings might be the culprit.
4. Network drivers might not be updated, resulting in network error while browsing.
5. Faulty internet settings might be the culprit.
6. VPN software running on your system might be causing the issue.
7. Google Chrome settings are not as required to access the internet normally.
8. Use of both Ethernet and Wi-Fi simultaneously.

Possible solutions to fix the err_network_changed error.

Most of the users have experienced this error in Google Chrome. Before troubleshooting, please check if you can access any websites through browsers other than Google Chrome. 

Solutions if the err_network_changed error persists only in Google Chrome.

Suppose you can access websites without any problem with other browsers. In that case, the good news is you don’t have to deal with network settings’ intricacies and, few changes in chrome settings might help to resolve the issue permanently. Check the following solutions one-by-one to resolve network change issue:

1. Clear history in Chrome.

Most of the time errors are resolved but chrome opens the cached page in response to the request to open any web page. Clearing cache by deleting browsing data might be the simple trick required to resolve the error.

1. Open Google Chrome and press Control Key + H to open the history window.

2. Select the Clear browsing data option from the left panel.

3. Click on the Advanced tab and select all the options as displayed in the below figure.

4. Press on the Clear data button.

5. Restart your PC and check if you can now open websites easily.

2. Disable any extension if it is controlling proxy settings.

There are extensions like Proxy switcher and manager available in Chrome to control proxy settings. Please check if you have added any such extension, if yes then please disable it for the timing and check if err_network_changed error still reflects on your browser. Steps to remove the extension are as follows:

1. Click on three dots present at the right-upper corner.
2. Hover on More Tools and choose Extensions from the pop-up menu.

3. If you find any extension controlling Proxy then toggle it to disable.

4. Restart your system and check if this solution worked for you. Move to the last solution if the above two methods didn’t help you.

3. Reinstall Chrome.

Uninstalling and reinstalling chrome can help to fix most of the problems related to pop-ups, plugins, error codes, or Chrome updates. Please follow the steps given on Google support to accurately reinstall chrome. Restart your system and check if the network change issue still exists.

Solutions if the err_network_changed error persists in all browsers.

If you cannot access websites from any browser, there might be an issue with the internet settings, and the following solutions may help you to fix this error. Please try all the methods given below carefully, depending on the scenario in your system.

1. Remove and reinstall VPN software.

VPN software helps you to access the internet without disclosing your identity and location by hiding the IP address. But it sometimes interferes with the functionality of your browser and leads to the err_network_changed error. If you have recently started using any VPN software then you can try to remove it and check if the network change issue is resolved. You can reinstall it again and check if the error appears again.

2. Scan your PC using any antivirus to remove malware. 

Malware can affect network settings and browsers on your PC. It can open multiple instances of browsers in the background slowing down the overall speed of your system. You can completely scan your pc by using any robust antivirus and try to get back regular browser functionality. Try the next method if this method does not work for you.

3. Modem/dongle restart.

Resetting modem configuration might be the simple thing you require to overcome network change error. There are different ways to do it depending on your modem model. For resetting the D-link modem you need to insert the pin in the whole present below the reset text at the back of your modem.

4. Flush the DNS settings.

Flushing DNS eliminates all the cached entries of the IP addresses and their corresponding websites. It will also help to remove any faulty entry and might resolve network change errors. Steps to flush DNS settings in Windows10 are as follows:

1. Press Windows Key + R to open the run dialogue box.
2. Type CMD to open the command prompt.
3. Press Control + Shift + Enter key to run the command prompt as the administrator.
4. Type ipconfig /flushdns and press the Enter key.

5. Reboot to apply the changes.
6. Reset TCP/IP settings.

Setting TCP/IP to default fixes many browsing errors. Steps to reset settings are as follows:

1. Press Windows Key + R to open the run dialogue box.
2. Type CMD to open the command prompt.
3. Press Control + Shift + Enter key to run the command prompt as the administrator.
4. Type the following commands and press the Enter key after typing each command.

• ipconfig /flushdns.

• netsh int ip reset c:\reset.txt.
• netsh winsock reset.

6. Use Google’s public DNS.

To access the web faster and securely you can switch from the current DNS provider on your system to Google’s public DNS. It uses IP addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. It may also help to fix the err_network_changed error. Steps to change network settings in Windows10 to use Google’s public DNS are as follows:

1. Type Control panel in the Cortana search bar and open Control Panel.
2. Click on the Network and Internet option.
3. Click on Network and Sharing Center option.
4. Choose to Change the Adapter Settings from the left panel.
5. Right-click on Wi-Fi and select Properties.

Note: Choose Ethernet or Wi-Fi depending on how you are connected to the internet.

6. Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.

7. Switch from Obtain DNS server address automatically to Use the following DNS server addresses.
8. Insert following values 

Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8

Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4.

9. Check-in Validate settings upon exit.

10. Restart your system and now check if you can open websites regularly on the browser.

7. Disable save power feature.

This feature tends to save power on your system at times by setting a network connection to sleep. This feature helps with workstations or when you take a long coffee break, but it may also lead to err_network_changed error. Try disabling it for your network connection to stop receiving the error message ‘A network change was detected’. Steps to disable it on Windows10 are as follows:

1. Type Control panel in the Cortana search bar and open Control Panel.
2. Click on the Network and Internet option.
3. Click on Network and Sharing Center option.
4. Choose to Change the Adapter Settings from the left panel.
5. Right-click on Wi-Fi and select Properties.

Note: Choose Ethernet or Wi-Fi depending on how you are connected to the internet.

6. Click on the Configure button.

7. Select the Power Management tab.
8. Uncheck the option ‘Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power’.

9. Press “OK” to save changes and restart your system to apply changes.

If still, err_network_changed error appears on your browser then try the next method.

8. Don’t use ethernet and Wi-Fi on a single device.

If your system is connected to the internet via ethernet and Wi-Fi both simultaneously then the Operating system of your PC may get confused about the network to be chosen and lead to err_network_changed error. Please ensure that you use only one type of connection either ethernet or Wi-Fi to connect your system to the internet.

9. Troubleshoot network problem in Windows10

Microsoft has given some guidelines to fix all network-related issues. Some solutions enlisted there are like reinstalling the network adapters, changing Wi-Fi profile settings, etc. You can check the detailed steps given on this site. This might help to fix the err_network_changed issue. If none of the above methods worked for you then you can try the last solution given below.

10. Contact your ISP.

Last but not least you can contact your internet service provider to fix the ‘your connection was interrupted a network change was detected. err_network_changed’ error.

Wrapping up

 In the above article, we have tried to discuss all possible reasons and solutions to solve the err_network_changed error. To solve this error permanently you have to make changes either in the Google Chrome settings or your system’s network settings. Try all the solutions and contact us if you find difficulty implementing any solutions given in the above list. Update us with your comments on which solution worked for you. You can also contribute to add any new solution that helps you to resolve the network change issue other than the one mentioned in this article.