ERR CACHE MISS

## What Does ‘ERR\_CACHE\_MISS’ Mean?

There are a handful of popular error messages you might come across when using Chrome. These include issues like ERR\_QUIC\_PROTOCOL\_ERROR and ERR\_SSL\_OBSOLETE\_VERSION.

Another error that Chrome users frequently encounter is the ‘ERR\_CACHE\_MISS’ message:

From the name, it’s clear that this error is related to caching. More specifically, there are a variety of reasons you might be seeing this message, including:

* Your browser is unable to obtain cache files from the site you’re trying to access.
* There are bugs, corruptions, or inefficiencies in your browser, browser settings, or browser extensions.
* The website you’re trying to visit has incorrect coding or PHP issues.

If you’re a developer, you may encounter this message if you’re using the wrong codes to test an application or website, either on Android or another OS.

As a user, you could encounter it when trying to access just about any website, even highly-popular ones such as Facebook.

It’s worth noting that while this problem is almost entirely exclusive to Chrome, some users have reported running into similar issues in Firefox. More specifically, in versions of Firefox 32 and above, the message reads as “Document Expired”.

However, most messages include a “Confirm Form Resubmission” message or prompt. This usually occurs when a Chrome user is completing or submitting a form and uses the back/forward buttons too often or too quickly.

## What causes ‘ERR\_CACHE\_MISS’?

* Outdated browser
* Caching system issue
* Date and time issue

## Solutions

### Solution 1: Reload the Page

Occasionally, the ‘ERR\_CACHE\_MISS’ error in Chrome may appear on your screen if you’re experiencing network connection issues. If this is the case, simply reloading the web page might be enough to resolve it.

You can reload the page by clicking on the **reload icon** in the top-left corner of the address bar in your Chrome browser:

Alternatively, you can also press the **F5 key** on your keyboard. If you still see the error message, it’s safe to assume that your network connectivity was not the source of the issue, and it’s time to move on to the next method.

### Solution 2: Reset Your Network Settings

Problems with your network settings can also cause the ‘ERR\_CACHE\_MISS’ message. To resolve that, you can try resetting those settings.

The easiest way to do this is through your Command Window, which you can open by clicking on the **Windows** icon, typing “cmd” into the search field, and then selecting **Run as Administrator** in the **Command Prompt** app:

With the **Command Prompt** window open, type in the following and press **Enter** after each line:

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```
ipconfig/release

ipconfig/flushdns

ipconfig/renew

netsh int ip set dns

netsh winsock reset

```

On macOS, you can do this through the Terminal app. Navigate to **Finder** > **Applications** > **Utilities**:

Once you open the **Utilities** folder, locate and open the **Terminal** app:

In the Terminal window, type in the following commands and press **Enter** after each one:

```
dscacheutil -flushcache

sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder

```

Restart your computer and open a new browser window. Your network settings will revert to their defaults, which will hopefully keep you from seeing the ‘ERR\_CACHE\_MISS’ error again.

### Solution 3: Check browser extensions

Some extensions or plugins can affect your browser and cause ERR\_CACHE\_MISS error. You need to check your Google extensions to find the source of the problem.
**a)** Click on **control menu** of Chrome. Select **More tools** and then **Extensions**.
**b)** A list of extensions will appear. You can identify the problematic extensions by disabling or enabling them one by one. It is suggested that you try disabling the **toolbars** and **ad blocking tools** that you use in that these extensions can usually bring about problems.

### Solution 4: Restart Your Router

As a tried-and-tested method for fixing many internet-related issues, your next step will be to try ‘turning it off and back on again’. Restarting your home or office router doesn’t come with a 100% success guarantee. However, the process takes just a few minutes, so it’s more than worth a try when you’re dealing with a potential connection issue.

To do this, disconnect the power supply to your router. You’ll then need to wait for about 30 seconds, before plugging it back in. Once the router has booted up again, try to access the page that returned an error. If it loads, then you’re good to go. If not, there’s likely another cause at play.

### Solution 5: Scan your Windows PC with Antivirus

* Go to the **start menu**
* Go to your **antivirus** or go to the ‘**Microsoft Security Essentials**.’
* Click on the ‘**Scan Now**‘ option there
* Wait for the sometimes to **scan** it
* After scanning, close the Antivirus
* That’s it, done

By disabling or updating or scanning your PC with an antivirus can solve this error NET ERR\_CERT\_AUTHORITY\_INVALID Self-Signed problem from your browser.

## See also

* ERR CONNECTION REFUSED
* ERR CONNECTION RESET