How to fix ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT (Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS) (Windows)

Maybe the reason for the "This page is not available ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT" error is an outdated driver, which can't keep up the same pace with the new rules on the Internet. It is said that it's very important to check for and update your computer's drivers on time, as a way to prevent future errors that may arise.

If you can't figure out how to find and install the appropriate drivers your computer needs, check out the don't know how to download and install drivers guide.

With the following "cocktail" of controls, you will flush and renew the DNS and the IP address and possibly resolve the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error. Follow the steps below, in order to access the command prompt (CMD) and enter the commands:

1. Go to the start menu and type cmd or command prompt. Once it appears, right-click on it and select Run as Administrator;
   
   
2. Type the following commands and press enter after you type each of them:
   
   ipconfig /flushdns
   ipconfig /registerdns
   ipconfig /release
   ipconfig /renew
   netsh winsock reset
   
   
3. Restart your computer.

In the "hosts" file, you can add URLs of webpages you want to block, which will automatically be blocked in every single browser installed in your computer. Unfortunately, some viruses or third-party programs can modify the "hosts" file for various reasons, e.g. in order to prevent you from downloading an antivirus software which can detect and remove the virus, to download an update of some sort, etc.
 
If the "hosts" file is the source of this issue, all you need to do is to modify it:

My Computer -> Local Disk (C:) -> Windows -> System32 -> drivers -> etc

Open it with Notepad (right-click the hosts file -> Open with -> select Notepad). In the "hosts" file you will see other addresses which serve as an example and which you MUSTN'T delete. If you find a link associated with the website you want to open or with an antivirus software, delete it and save the changes.

The video demo below shares how to find and edit the hosts file:

There are times when the computer's LAN settings are changed by a malicious software, without your knowledge, nor consent. It would be wise to check them, too, if you can't fix the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error code. Follow these steps to access and check the LAN settings:

1. Go to the Control Panel, type internet options in the search field and click on it, once it appears;
2. Click on the Connections tab and click on LAN settings;
3. Ensure that all the items in the window that will open are unchecked/unticked and click on OK.

Chrome Cleanup Tool is developed by Google to scan for and remove software that may cause problems with Google Chrome, such as crashes, unusual startup pages or toolbars, unexpected ads you can't get rid of an error messages like this one.

You may download and install it via https://www.google.com/chrome/cleanup-tool/