Err_connection_refused Windows 10/11 [Chrome, Localhost]

• Connecting to websites should be no more difficult than a walk in the park. But is it really?
• It seems not. For instance, Err_connection_refused Windows 10 tends to take the charm out of your browsing routine.
• If Localhost refused to connect Windows 10, you may want to tweak your registry a bit.
• Another simple way to avoid the Localhost connection refused Windows 10 errors is to consider an alternative to Chrome.

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Computer errors can cause a lot of problems, and while some are harmless, others can be more severe. For instance, users reported that Err_connection_refused Windows 10 prevents them from accessing their favorite websites.

Is this your case too? If so, start by flashing your DNS via the Command Prompt. That should fix the error immediately.

But what if the Localhost connection refused Windows 10 error persists? If so, change your DNS server to Google’s and give it another go. Alternatively, you can also disable your proxy and check the Search Engine settings.

So, without further ado, let’s see exactly what to do if the Localhost refused to connect Windows 10.

How do I fix Err_connection_refused?

1. Try a different browser

To avoid errors like Err_connection_refused Windows 10, we suggest switching to Opera. If you’re looking for a stable and fast browser with a plethora of features and a special focus on privacy and online safety, you just found it.

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More so, it comes with some neat tools rarely seen in browsers for free,e like a built-in ad-blocker, and a native VPN that doesn’t have a daily traffic limit.

All in all, if you want a browser that is both stable and fun to use, look no further than Opera.

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2. Use Command Prompt

Command Prompt is a powerful tool that allows you to quickly perform all sorts of commands on your PC. With it, you can change system settings and fix all sorts of computer problems. Now you just need to restart your PC and check if the problem is resolved.

3. Change the DNS server

When Network Connections window opens, locate your connection, right click it and choose Properties from the menu.

In order to access any website on the Internet, you need to connect to the DNS server first.

In most cases, you’ll connect to your ISP’s DNS server. But if it’s having some issues with the DNS, you’ll most likely get the Localhost refused to connect Windows 10 in your browser. Speaking of DNS issues, check out more useful tips to troubleshoot and fix whatever comes your way, just like a pro.

4. Disable your proxy

Click the Menu button in the top right corner and choose Settings from the menu.

We showed you how to disable proxy using Google Chrome, but you can also access this menu by following these steps:

If you want, you can also disable proxy by using the Settings app. To do that, follow these steps:

Now make sure that Automatically detect settings, Use setup script and Use a proxy server options are disabled.

A Proxy server is useful if you want to protect your privacy online. However, it can sometimes interfere with your connection and cause the Err_connection_refused Windows 10 message to appear. After turning off your proxy, check if the error is fixed.

5. Check your search engine settings

When the Settings tab opens, scroll down to the Search section and click the Manage search engines button.

Few users reported that the Localhost connection refused Windows 10 error appears in Google Chrome because their default search engine was changed. Sometimes third-party applications can change your default search engine in Chrome, thus causing this error to appear.

Users reported that their default search engine was set to Google Desktop 127.0.0.1 for some strange reason, but after making the necessary changes, the issue was resolved.

6. Reset your router

If restarting your router doesn’t fix the problem, you might want to try resetting it to factory defaults. Sometimes your router configuration can interfere with your Internet connection.

To reset your router, you need to open your router’s configuration page and click the Reset option. Another way to reset your router is to press and hold the reset button on the device for a few seconds.

Both methods work the same, and you should use the one that you’re most comfortable with. Keep in mind that you’ll need to configure your wireless connection again if you reset your router.

For detailed instructions on how to reset your router, we advise that you check your router’s manual.

7. Clear your browser’s cache

Click Clear browsing data.

When you’re browsing the Internet your browser downloads all sorts of files. Sometimes those files can get corrupted, and that can cause the Err_connection_refused Windows 10 error to appear.

8. Turn off Windows Firewall

Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off from the menu on the left.

Select Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended) for both Private network settings and Public network settings. Click OK to save changes.

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After turning off your firewall, check if the problem is resolved. If the firewall is causing this problem on your PC, you need to thoroughly check its settings in order to fix the problem.

In addition, you need to check if Chrome is allowed to connect to the Internet. To do that from Windows Firewall, do the following:

Select Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.

Look for Google Chrome on the list. Make sure to check Google Chrome in both Private and Public columns.

The Firewall is important because it prevents unknown applications from accessing the Internet. However, your firewall can also block your web browser and trigger the Err_connection_refused Windows 10 error.

To fix this problem, you need to turn off your firewall client. If you’re not using a third-party firewall, you’ll have to turn off Windows Firewall.

If you are getting this error in some other browser, be sure that the browser is allowed to connect to the Internet.

9. Disable your antivirus

Your antivirus is just as important as your firewall since it will protect you from malicious users and malicious software.

However, your antivirus can sometimes interfere with your Internet connection, and if that happens, you’ll get the Localhost refused to connect Windows 10 error.

To fix this problem, you need to temporary disable your antivirus and check if the problem still persists. If disabling your antivirus solves the issue, it means that certain security setting is blocking your browser.

To fix the problem, you need to check your antivirus configuration. If you can’t fix the problem, you might want to consider switching to a more performant antivirus tool.

Users reported that Norton antivirus was causing this error on their PC, but after removing the tool completely, the issue was fixed.

Another tool that can cause this error to appear is Spyware Doctor, so if you have this tool installed we advise you to remove it and check if that solves the problem.

10. Check third-party applications

Your installed applications can sometimes interfere with your Internet connection. Users reported that Privoxy tool caused Chrome’s proxy settings to change.

Apparently, if you install this tool you need to run it all the time if you want to access the Internet. To do that, simply enable the option for automatic startup in Privoxy and check if the problem is resolved.

We have to mention that almost any network-related application can interfere with your Internet connection. Therefore be sure to check your installed applications. In some cases, you might have to remove some to fix this problem.

11. Run Chrome as administrator

If you’re having problems with Localhost connection refused Windows 10 in Google Chrome, you can simply try running Chrome as administrator. To do that, locate the Google Chrome shortcut, right-click it and choose the Run as administrator option.

If running Chrome as the administrator fixes the issue, you’ll have to run Chrome as an administrator every time. After doing so, Chrome will run with administrative privileges whenever you start it.

12. Reset Internet Options to default

Many of your network settings can be configured via the Internet Options tool, and sometimes by changing these settings, you can cause the err_connection_refused error to appear.

To fix this problem, you need to reset your Internet Options to default.  After resetting Internet Options to default, restart your PC and check if the problem is resolved.

13. Use the Registry Editor

Change Value Data to 0 and click OK to save changes.

Err_connection_refused Windows 10 can prevent you from accessing certain websites, but we hope that you managed to fix the problem by using one of our solutions.

Few users reported that they fixed the problem by making few changes to their registry. Editing your registry can be potentially dangerous, therefore we recommend that you export your registry and use it as a backup in case anything goes wrong.

There you go! If Localhost refused to connect Windows 10, you now have all the tricks up your sleeve to have it fixed in no time. Do let us know which solution worked for you by reaching for the comments section below.

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