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[Solved] How do I fix “Failed – Network error” when download with Google Chrome?

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Google Chrome browser’s download failed with message “Failed – Network error”. Follow below solution steps to resolve this issue and get your download complete.

[Solved] How to Fix Google Chrome Browser Download "Failed - Network error"

[Solved] How to Fix Google Chrome Browser Download “Failed – Network error”


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Solution 1: Change Internet Properties option
Solution 2: Disable HTTP/HTTPS Scanning, Port Checking or Encrypted Connection Scanning on Antivirus

Solution 1: Change Internet Properties option

Step 1: Press Windows + R shortcut keys to open Run box.

Step 2: Type inetcpl.cpl and press Enter key to open Internet Properties.

Step 3: Click on Security tab and choose Internet in the zone.

Step 4: Click on Custom Level… button.

Custom level button in Internet Properties

Custom level button in Internet Properties

Step 5: Look for the Downloads option and check the Enable option for File download.

Enable File download option

Enable File download option

Step 6: Look for Launching applications and unsafe files and check Enable option.

Enable Launching applications and unsafe files option

Enable Launching applications and unsafe files option

Step 7: Restart your PC.

Solution 2: Disable HTTP/HTTPS Scanning, Port Checking or Encrypted Connection Scanning on Antivirus

Step 1: Open the antivirus user interface.

Step 2: Look for the option HTTPS Scanning, HTTP Scanning or Encrypted connection scanning then uncheck this option. The options depend on antivirus software.

For Kaspersky Internet Security: Home > Settings > Additional > Network > Encrypted connections scanning > Do not scan encrypted connections.

For AVG: Home > Settings > Components > Online Shield > Uncheck the option Enable HTTPS Scanning.

For Avast: Home > Settings > Components > Web Shield > Uncheck the option Enable HTTPS Scanning

For ESET: Home > Tools > Advanced Setup > Web and Email > Turn off the option Enable SSL/TLS protocol filtering

Step 3: Restart your PC.

Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook

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