A number of web browsers have emerged over the years, bragging about bringing something new to the table but the truth remains that the most popular web browser is Google Chrome which is way ahead in terms of numbers from other web browsers.
When such a large number of people use web browser errors are bound to occur more or less. One of the errors which we come across in our daily life is ERR_CACHE_MISS.
How to Fix ERR_CACHE_MISS: Confirm Form Resubmission Error
There are not many factors that lead to these words being displayed on our screen so one must make sure that the error is ERR_CACHE_MISS and not ERR_QUIC_PROTOCOL error in Chrome before proceeding over to three steps to fix the ERR_CACHE_MISS Error.
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Method 1: Cache Issues
As the name itself suggests, this error is caused due to cache issues. Some of the reasons for this issue to occur are as follows:
Step 1 ⇒ The basic function of cache files is to increase the download speed of the files from the website to the browser the next time the same website is used. Sometimes the browser fails to obtain cache files from the website, therefore, causing this issue.
Step 2 ⇒ Many times you would come across some websites which do not work properly due to false coding of the website, this is also a reason for the occurrence of ERR_CACHE_MISS Error.
Step 3 ⇒ Another reason that causes this error is the presence of bugs in the web browser.
Now we would list and describe the ways in which this error can be terminated for good. The following steps should be followed to fix the ERR_CACHE_MISS write in our system.
Method 2: Reload the Page
The first thing that we do whenever we find any error or issues in the system is, we reload the page. It is kind of our reflex action to the issues that come in front of us. In the case of ERR_CACHE_MISS as well, we should reload the page.
If there are problems such as poor connectivity, loose connections, or altering of the network during the loading of the page to name a few, this method will work.
To reload a page press F5 or press the reload icon next to the address bar on the top left of the screen. If there is no change in conditions, it proves that there is no error in the area of network and the methods listed below should be tried.
Method 3: Clear Data of Your Browser
While browsing through a website we often come across unnecessary and useless content that automatically downloads into your system and also stops the progress of various tasks being performed at the moment. We also come across advertisements that hamper the process. These actions result in the accumulation of various corrupt files and harmful cache in the browser which causes ERR_CACHE_MISS error.
The following steps should be taken to clear the data of the browser and terminate the error from the browser:
Step 1 ⇒ First, click on the Hamburger button which is present on the top left corner of the screen.
Step 2 ⇒ From the window that appears select more tools and then clicks on Clear Browsing Data.
Step 3 ⇒ Check all the items and select the Beginning of time in the Obliterate column.
Step 4 ⇒ Now click on Clear Browsing Data.
Step 5 ⇒ Finally, restart the browser. Doing this will also fix ERR_INTERNET_DISCONNECTED Error in Chrome.
This method works the majority of the time but if it doesn’t try the following methods.
Method 4: Disable one or More Extensions in the Web Browser
There are certain software modules known as extensions in a web browser which customize the browser. There are times when these extensions prohibit the page from loading by blocking them. If those is the problem faced by you then you should follow the given steps:
Step 1 ⇒ First, click on the Hamburger icon at the top left of the screen.
Step 2 ⇒ Then Select More tools option and click on Extensions.
Step 3 ⇒ You will see the list of all the extensions in your web browser.
Step 4 ⇒ Disable the Ad Blocking Extension and check if the problem is fixed.
Step 5 ⇒ If not, disable other extensions as well, and the ERR_CACHE_MISS issue will be resolved.
If this method is also not helping you then you should not be tensed and should try the next methods.
Method 5: Reset the Network Using Command Window
There are times when there is a problem with the network and we might get the ERR_CACHE_MISS error. We can solve this problem by using a command window to change the network settings to default. The given steps should be taken into account while using this method:
Step 1 ⇒ At First, Open the Command Window by typing cmd in the Run Window.
Step 2 ⇒ Then Run the Command Window as an Administrator.
Step 3 ⇒ Afterward, Type the following commands one by one in the window:
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /all
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /renew
netsh int ip set dns
netsh winsock reset
Step 4 ⇒ Finally, Restart the System. Also, check for ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED error in Chrome if this method still occurs.
After this method, any network error which had been there having been eliminated and the error has been removed. If you continue to see the error do not panic and follow the methods that are given.
Method 6: Disable Cache in the Web Browser
In this method, you would be required to use some Advanced Settings in Chrome. One such setting to prevent this error is Disabling Cache. In order to disable cache the following steps should be used:
Step 1 ⇒ At First, Press Ctrl + Shift + I Followed by F1 Key. It will open the Settings Menu.
Step 2 ⇒ Then Check the Disable Cache option.
Step 3 ⇒ Afterward, Restart the Browser.
This is a sure shot method for the termination of ERR_CACHE_MISS error. You must use Developer Tools if you are still struggling with the problem. The usage of Developer Tools is described in the next method.
Method 7: Use the DevTools
DevTools (Developer Tools) is a collection of tools which can be used to terminate minor errors including ERR_CACHE_MISS by using the following steps:
Step 1 ⇒ First, Press Ctrl + Shift + I keys together to open Settings.
Step 2 ⇒ Then In the DevTools window, select Application from the list of available options.
Step 3 ⇒ Afterward, Click on Clear Storage and select the applications you want to clear out.
Step 4 ⇒ Finally, Click on Clear Site Data and restart the browser.
Hardly does this method fail and it also fixes the This Site Can’t Be Reached in Google Chrome error. But if it does in the rarest cases, try the final method of Resetting the Web Browser itself.
Method 8: Reset the Web Browser
After you have tried each and every method try resetting the web browser to fix the ERR_CACHE_MISS error. Doing this involves the default settings of the web browser to come to effect. This can be done by going through the following steps:
Step 1 ⇒ First, click on the Hamburger icon and select Settings.
Step 2 ⇒ Then Click on Show Advanced Settings Option.
Step 3 ⇒ Afterward, Click on Reset Settings.
Step 4 ⇒ Confirm your action by clicking on the Reset Button in the prompt window.
Step 5 ⇒ Finally, Restart the browser.
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Conclusion
One of the above given seven methods will surely help you in getting rid of ERR_CACHE_MISS Error. Do not worry as it a very minor error that can be easily fixed. Thank you for reading…