How to Fix ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND Error on Google Chrome

Google Chrome is one of the most widely used browsers today. However, many users have encountered different types of errors when they try to open a new tab in their Chrome browser. For instance, they see the ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND error message.

There are several reasons why the ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND error message appears on Chrome. The main reason is because of the Chrome extensions. But, in some cases, there may be corrupted files.

The ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND Chrome error comes in different messages. Some examples are:

• your file was not found
• err_file_not_found “your file was not found it may have been moved or deleted. err_file_not_found”
• “This web page is not found… Error 6 (net:: ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND): The file or directory could not be found.”
• err_file_not_found

Fortunately, there are ways so you can solve the issue. Check out the solutions below.

Fix ERR_FILE_NOT_FOUND Google Chrome Browser Error

Method #1 – Disable Your Chrome Extensions

Since the error mostly occurs due to your Chrome extensions, the best way to fix it is to disable these extensions. First, you need to delete the Default Tab. While you are at the Extension setting, you can delete the browser extensions that you think may be causing the error. You can disable all extensions, or you can try by batches to know which ones are causing the error.

1. At the upper right corner, click the Google Chrome icon.
2. Click More Tools.
3. Choose Extensions.
4. Look for the Default Tab and delete it.
5. Now, disable some of your extensions by unchecking the boxes next to them.
6. When you are done, restart your Chrome browser and check the error.

Method #2 – Reset Your Google Chrome Browser

1. On your Chrome browser, click the Google Chrome icon.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Look for the Advanced option and click to expand.
4. Look for the Reset Settings option at the bottom end.
5. Click on “Restore settings to their original defaults”.
6. Click Reset Settings button to confirm.

Did the methods above helped you fix the error? Let us know in the comments below.