Your internet access is blocked in Chrome on Windows 11/10

Sometimes when browsing Google Chrome , you may encounter an issue where websites are not opening. This issue may be caused by Google Chrome blocking internet access. And you may get an ERR_NETWORK_ACESS_DENIED Error. Read on to find out what are the possible causes of issues where your internet access is blocked by Google Chrome in Windows 11/10.

ContentsWhy is my Internet access blocked on Google Chrome?Fix Internet access is blocked in Chrome1]Clear cache:2]Disable third-party extensions:3]Delete Chrome profile:4]Change firewall settings :5]Reset Chrome:

Why is my internet access blocked on Google Chrome?

Getting an error while working on Google Chrome can be frustrating. Here are some reasons why you might get it.

• Using the internet in a restricted area: If you use the Internet at work, in a public place or in an educational establishment, there may be restrictions on access to certain websites. To access it, you may need to contact the authorities.
• Malicious Attack: This is yet another common cause of Google Chrome blocking internet access and getting the error. Malware, spyware or some kind of virus attack that happen through malicious file can change network and browser settings. Due to these changes, you may get the Your internet access is blocked Error.
• The problem with the network driver: Sometimes a problem with the network driver can block internet access on Google Chrome.
• Firewall: Most antivirus programs have a built-in firewall utility. These firewalls block Internet access if the program detects suspicious files or websites.

Repair Internet access is blocked in Chrome

Now that you know what could have caused the Internet access is blocked issue in Chrome along with the error, read further for solutions to fix this issue.

There are several ways to fix this error. Here are some Chrome-specific solutions:

1. Clear cache
2. Disable third-party extensions
3. Delete Chrome Profile
4. Change firewall settings
5. Reset Chrome.

1]Empty cache:

The solution can be as simple as clearing your Google Chrome browser cache. Some browsing histories and cookies interfere with the IP address of the website, which blocks access to the Internet.

To do this, press Ctrl + H to open the Browsing History tab. Now click on Clear browsing data .

Select the time range as "All time". Check the three options for clearing browsing history, cookies and cache. Now click Clear data.

This solution can fix blocked Internet access in Chrome.

2]Disable third-party extensions:

Sometimes certain extensions trigger the firewall to block websites. So, in turn, the firewall blocks your internet access. It is advised to disable all unwanted extensions from your Google Chrome browser.

To avoid the error, click on the three ellipses in the upper right corner of Chrome. Go to More Tools and select Extensions.

You will see all the extensions installed on your Google Chrome. Click on Remove button for extensions you don't need.

3]Remove Chrome Profile:

Sometimes deleting the Chrome profile helps to fix the error.

There are two ways to delete the Chrome profile:

You can end the chrome.exe task from task manager.

Restarting your PC may also remove the Chrome profile. To do this, follow these steps after restarting the PC:

1]Press Windows key + R open Courses

2]Type the following in the text box and press Enter:

%LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\

When File Explorer opens, look for Default and rename it as default.old .

4]Change firewall settings:

Just in case, the firewall is blocking Google Chrome's access to the Internet. Change the firewall settings to allow Google Chrome to open the website.

5]Reset Chrome:

We often change browser settings to suit our needs. Some of these changes in Chrome settings can lead to the internet access blocked error. Therefore, resetting your Chrome browser may fix the problem.

To reset Chrome, click on the 3 ellipses in the upper right corner of your browser window and now click on Settings.

This will open the Chrome settings window. Go to Advanced and click on it to open the drop-down menu.

Now click on Reset and clean option. Now click on the triangle next to Restore settings to their original defaults . This will open a pop-up window asking Reset options? Click on the Reset options to reset your Chrome browser settings.

Now refresh your browser and check if Internet access is blocked in Chrome issue is resolved.

Hope this helps.