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5 Ways to Fix PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR on Firefox & Chrome
Here some quick fixes to resolve the PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome are some of the best and most widely used web browsers on the market.
While there are other feature-rich browsers, users still prefer either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for their robust performance and simple-to-use features.
One of the common things between most web browsers is the errors that you would come across.
Notably, several Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome users have reported coming across PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR.
This could be annoying since it comes out of nowhere and people have no idea what triggers the PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR on Google Chrome or Firefox.
If you are also one of such users and are looking for solutions to fix the error, then you have landed in the right place.
Because in this guide, we will give you 5 of the best solutions that have helped users tackle the PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR on both browsers and get back to web browsing. Let us check it out.
What does PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR mean?
When a browser fails to connect to a server, then you would come across multiple errors one of which is thePR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR.
While it may seem like it is your regular connection error such as error 400 or 500, the error is mainly shown in Mozilla Firefox.
In other browsers, such as Google Chrome, or other browser based on Chromium, such as Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave, you will see the same error asERR_CONNECTION_RESET.
Both errors are the same and Chrome and Firefox users have reportedly complained about coming across this problem.
After some research, we have found a list of probable reasons that would trigger the PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR on Chrome or Firefox:
Now that you know about the possible reasons for this PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR, let us check out the solutions to fix it.
Switching to Opera One Browser can be a safer choice in this situation. This browser has a built-in ad blocker feature that helps you save data and load websites faster. In private browsing mode, once you close out the window, your history, cookies and form data are automatically deleted.
Connecting to webpages through Opera’s VPN means that the shared data is encrypted and routed through a remote server. The encryption helps secure your data while the remote server diguises your IP address and location for more privacy.
Opera One
How do I fix PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR?
1. Clear browser cache
2. Uninstall any firewall or antivirus
We have explained the steps for Windows Defender Firewall. But if you have installed a third-party antivirus software then you can open it and disable the program and check if this fixes the PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR or not.
Also, if you are confused about which antivirus software to go for, you can refer to our guide which lists some of thebest antivirus softwarethat you can select for your Windows PC.
3. Disable VPN
If you are using a VPN of any sort then you should try disabling them and check if this PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR or not.
Notably, we use a VPN in order to hide our IP address and online whereabouts as well as access the restricted content that is not available in your region.
However, often VPN apps can conflict with the web browser server route and cause multiple issues, one of which is the problem at hand. Disable the VPN and check if this fixes the issue or not.
4. Disable extensions
If you are using extensions on your Firefox or Chrome browser, which you might be to enhance the features, then you might want to check in on them and try disabling them to see if this fixes the issue or not.
Can the firewall block my browser?
A firewall literally acts as a wall between your browser and the malicious content that is trying to enter your PC via your browser.
It protects you from everything malicious that would hamper your overall user experience. A firewall blocks everything suspicious, so there is a high chance that your firewall is blocking your browser.
That is it from us in this guide. Let us know in the comments below which one of the above solutions fixed the PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR or not.
More about the topics:Firefox errors,Google Chrome Errors
Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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