How To Fix ERR_FAILED Chrome Error [Step-by-Step Guide]

Reset Google Chrome for Windows

This will reset your startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs. It will also disable all extensions and clear temporary data like cookies. Your favorites, history, and saved passwords will not be cleared.

To reset Chrome for Windows to its default settings, follow the below steps:

1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner and then click on “Settings”.

   Open Chrome and click on the menu button (represented by three vertical dots) in the top right corner of the window. In the dropdown menu that opens, click “Settings“.

2. Click “Advanced”.

   Chrome’s “Settings” should now be displayed in a new tab or window, depending on your configuration. In the left sidebar, click on the “Advanced” link.

3. Click “Reset and clean up”.

   In the left sidebar, under the “Advanced” section, click on “Reset and clean up“.

4. Click “Reset settings to their original defaults”.

   In the main window, the “Reset and clean up” section is visible, as shown in the screenshot below. Click on “Reset settings to their original defaults“.

5. Click “Reset settings”.

   A confirmation dialog will now be displayed, detailing the components that will be restored to their default state should you continue with the reset process. To complete the restoration process, click on the “Reset settings” button.

6. (Optional) Reset Chrome Data Sync.

   In case a malicious extension reinstalls itself even after performing a browser reset, you have an additional option to reset the data sync for your browser. To do this, navigate to chrome.google.com/sync and click on the Clear Data button.

Reset Chrome for Mac

Doing these steps will erase all configuration information from Chrome such as your home page, tab settings, saved form information, browsing history, and cookies. This process will also disable any installed extensions. All of your bookmarks, though, will be preserved.

To reset Chrome for macOS to its default settings, follow the below steps:

1. Click on the three dots at the top right and go to Settings.

   Click on Chrome’s main menu button, represented by three dots at the top right corner. Now click on the menu option labeled Settings as shown by the arrow in the picture below, which will open the basic settings screen.

2. In the left sidebar, click on the “Reset and Cleanup” option.

   In the left sidebar, click on “Reset and clean up“.

3. Click “Reset settings to their original defaults”.

   Now click on the “Reset settings to their original defaults”. link as shown in the image below.

4. Click “Reset Settings” button.

   A confirmation dialog should now be displayed, detailing the components that will be restored to their default state should you continue with the reset process. To complete the restoration process, click on the “Reset Settings” button.

5. (Optional) Reset Chrome Data Sync.

   In case a malicious extension reinstalls itself even after performing a browser reset, you have an additional option to reset the data sync for your browser. To do this, navigate to chrome.google.com/sync and click on the Clear Data button.

Reset Chrome for Android

Resetting the browser settings to their default it’s an easy task on Windows or Mac computers; however, when it comes to Android, this can’t be done directly because it’s not an option built-in into the browser settings. Restoring the browser settings on Android can be done by clearing the application data. This will remove all the cookies, cache, and other site settings that may have been saved. So let’s see how we can restore your browser to its factory settings.

To reset Chrome for Android to its default settings, follow the below steps:

1. Open the “Settings” menu.

   Tap on the “Settings” app from your phone menu or home screen.
   

2. Tap on “Apps”.

   When the “Settings” menu opens, tap on “Apps” (or “App Manager”) to see all the installed applications on your phone.
   

3. Find and tap on Chrome.

   The “Apps” screen will be displayed with a list of all the apps installed on your phone. Scroll through the list until you find the Chrome app, then tap on it to open the app’s details.
   

4. Tap “Storage”.

   When Chrome’s app info menu is displayed, tap on “Storage“.
   

5. Tap “Manage Space”.

   Under the storage settings, you will get two options — Manage Space and Clear Cache. Tap on “Manage Space“.
   

6. Tap “Clear all data”.

   Tap “Clear all data” to delete all Chrome’s data including accounts, bookmarks, and your settings to reset the default settings.
   

7. Confirm by tapping “Ok”.

   A confirmation dialog should now be displayed, detailing the components that will be restored to their default state should you continue with the reset process. To complete the restoration process, tap “Ok“.
   

1. Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app.

   First, open Windows Settings by pressing Windows+I on your keyboard. You can also right-click your Start button and select “Settings” from the list.
   

2. In the Settings app, click on “Apps” and then “Apps & features”.

   When Settings opens, click “Apps” in the sidebar, then select “Apps & Features”.
   

3. Find the program in the list of installed apps and uninstall it.

   In Apps & Features settings, scroll down to the app list and search for the program you want to uninstall. To make things easier, you can sort all installed programs by their installation date. To do this, click “Sort by” and select “Install date”.
   Look out for suspicious programs that could be behind all the drama – anything you don’t remember downloading or that doesn’t sound like a genuine program. When you find a program, click the three dots button beside it and select “Uninstall” in the menu that appears.
   

4. Follow the prompts to uninstall the program.

   In the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on Uninstall, then follow the prompts to uninstall the program.
   Make sure to read all of the prompts carefully, because some programs try to sneak things in hoping that you won’t read them closely.
   

1. Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app.

   Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app. You can also ope the Settings app by clicking the Start button on the taskbar, then select “Settings” (gear icon).
   

2. In the Settings app, click on “Apps”.

   When the “Windows Settings” window opens, click on “Apps“. By default, it should open “Apps and Features” but if it doesn’t, select it from the list on the left.
   

3. Find the program in the list of installed apps and uninstall it.

   In Apps & Features settings, scroll down to the app list and search for unknown or suspicious programs. To make things easier, you can sort all installed programs by their installation date. To do this, click “Sort by” and select “Install date”.
   Look out for any suspicious program that could be behind all the drama – anything you don’t remember downloading or that doesn’t sound like a genuine program. When you find a program, click on it and select “Uninstall” in the menu that appears.
   

   If you have checked your computer for programs and did not find any, you can proceed with the next step in this guide.

4. Follow the prompts to uninstall the program.

   In the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on Uninstall, then follow the prompts to uninstall the program.
   Make sure to read all of the prompts carefully, because some programs try to sneak things in hoping that you won’t read closely.
   

1. Go to “Program and Features”.

   Right-click on the Start button in the taskbar, then select “Programs and Features”. This will take you directly to your list of installed programs.
   

2. Search for program and uninstall it.

   The “Programs and Features” screen will be displayed with a list of all the programs installed on your computer. Scroll through the list until you find any unknown or suspicious program, then click to highlight it, then click the “Uninstall” button.
   Look out for any suspicious program that could be behind all the drama – anything you don’t remember downloading or that doesn’t sound like a genuine program.

   If you have checked your computer for programs and did not find any, you can proceed with the next step in this guide.

   

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to uninstall program.

   In the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on Yes, then follow the prompts to uninstall program. Make sure to read all of the prompts carefully, because some programs try to sneak things in hoping that you won’t read closely.

1. Open the “Control Panel”.

   Click on the “Start” button, then click on “Control Panel“.
   

2. Click on “Uninstall a Program”.

   When the “Control Panel” appears, click on “Uninstall a Program” from the Programs category.
   

3. Search for programs and uninstall them.

   The “Programs and Features” screen will be displayed with a list of all the programs installed on your computer. Scroll through the list until you find any suspicious or unknown program, then click to highlight it, then click the “Uninstall” button.
   Look out for any suspicious program that could be behind all the drama – anything you don’t remember downloading or that doesn’t sound like a genuine program.
   

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to uninstall program.

   In the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on Yes, then follow the prompts to uninstall program. Make sure to read all of the prompts carefully, because some programs try to sneak things in hoping that you won’t read closely.

Scan your computer with Malwarebytes for Windows to remove malware

Malwarebytes stands out as one of the leading and widely-used anti-malware solutions for Windows, and for good reason. It effectively eradicates various types of malware that other programs often overlook, all at no cost to you. When it comes to disinfecting an infected device, Malwarebytes has consistently been a free and indispensable tool in the battle against malware. We highly recommend it for maintaining a clean and secure system.

1. Download Malwarebytes for Windows

   You can download Malwarebytes by clicking the link below.

   

   MALWAREBYTES FOR WINDOWS DOWNLOAD LINK
   (The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes)
2.  

   Install Malwarebytes

   After the download is complete, locate the MBSetup file, typically found in your Downloads folder. Double-click on the MBSetup file to begin the installation of Malwarebytes on your computer. If a User Account Control pop-up appears, click “Yes” to continue the Malwarebytes installation.

   

3. Follow the On-Screen Prompts to Install Malwarebytes

   When the Malwarebytes installation begins, the setup wizard will guide you through the process.

   • You’ll first be prompted to choose the type of computer you’re installing the program on—select either “Personal Computer” or “Work Computer” as appropriate, then click on Next.

     

   • Malwarebytes will now begin the installation process on your device.

     

   • When the Malwarebytes installation is complete, the program will automatically open to the “Welcome to Malwarebytes” screen.

     

   • On the final screen, simply click on the Open Malwarebytes option to start the program.

     

4. Enable “Rootkit scanning”.

   Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start, and you will see the main screen as shown below. To maximize Malwarebytes’ ability to detect malware and unwanted programs, we need to enable rootkit scanning. Click on the “Settings” gear icon located on the left of the screen to access the general settings section.

   

   In the settings menu, enable the “Scan for rootkits” option by clicking the toggle switch until it turns blue.

   

   Now that you have enabled rootkit scanning, click on the “Dashboard” button in the left pane to get back to the main screen.

5. Perform a Scan with Malwarebytes.

   To start a scan, click the Scan button. Malwarebytes will automatically update its antivirus database and begin scanning your computer for malicious programs.

   

6. Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete.

   Malwarebytes will now scan your computer for browser hijackers and other malicious programs. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check the status of the scan to see when it is finished.

   

7. Quarantine detected malware

   Once the Malwarebytes scan is complete, it will display a list of detected malware, adware, and potentially unwanted programs. To effectively remove these threats, click the “Quarantine” button.

   

   Malwarebytes will now delete all of the files and registry keys and add them to the program’s quarantine.

   

8. Restart your computer.

   When removing files, Malwarebytes may require a reboot to fully eliminate some threats. If you see a message indicating that a reboot is needed, please allow it. Once your computer has restarted and you are logged back in, you can continue with the remaining steps.

   

Your computer should now be free of trojans, adware, browser hijackers, and other malware.

If your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer, you may want to consider purchasing Malwarebytes Premium to protect against these types of threats in the future.
If you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:

• Run a computer scan with ESET Online Scanner
• Ask for help in our Windows Malware Removal Help & Support forum.

Scan your computer with Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware

Malwarebytes for Mac is an on-demand scanner that can destroy many types of malware that other software tends to miss without costing you absolutely anything. When it comes to cleaning up an infected device, Malwarebytes has always been free, and we recommend it as an essential tool in the fight against malware.

1. Download Malwarebytes for Mac.

   You can download Malwarebytes for Mac by clicking the link below.

   

   MALWAREBYTES FOR MAC DOWNLOAD LINK
   (The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes for Mac)

2. Double-click on the Malwarebytes setup file.

   When Malwarebytes has finished downloading, double-click on the setup file to install Malwarebytes on your computer. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder.

   

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to install Malwarebytes.

   When the Malwarebytes installation begins, you will see the Malwarebytes for Mac Installer which will guide you through the installation process. Click “Continue“, then keep following the prompts to continue with the installation process.

   

   

   

   When your Malwarebytes installation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen. Click the “Get started” button.

4. Select “Personal Computer” or “Work Computer”.

   The Malwarebytes Welcome screen will first ask you what type of computer are you installing this program, click either Personal Computer or Work Computer.
   

5. Click on “Scan”.

   To scan your computer with Malwarebytes, click on the “Scan” button. Malwarebytes for Mac will automatically update the antivirus database and start scanning your computer for malware.
   

6. Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete.

   Malwarebytes will scan your computer for adware, browser hijackers, and other malicious programs. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.
   

7. Click on “Quarantine”.

   When the scan has been completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes has detected. To remove the malware that Malwarebytes has found, click on the “Quarantine” button.
   

8. Restart computer.

   Malwarebytes will now remove all the malicious files that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your computer.
   
   

Your Mac should now be free of adware, browser hijackers, and other malware.

If your current antivirus allowed a malicious program on your computer, you might want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future.
If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove a malicious program from your computer, please ask for help in our Mac Malware Removal Help & Support forum.

Scan your phone with Malwarebytes for Android to remove malware

Malwarebytes for Android automatically detects and removes dangerous threats like malware and ransomware so you don’t have to worry about your most-used device being compromised. Aggressive detection of adware and potentially unwanted programs keeps your Android phone or tablet running smooth.

1. Download Malwarebytes for Android.

   You can download Malwarebytes for Android by clicking the link below.

   

   MALWAREBYTES FOR ANDROID DOWNLOAD LINK
   (The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes for Android)

2. Install Malwarebytes for Android on your phone.

   In the Google Play Store, tap “Install” to install Malwarebytes for Android on your device.

   

   When the installation process has finished, tap “Open” to begin using Malwarebytes for Android. You can also open Malwarebytes by tapping on its icon in your phone menu or home screen.
   

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process

   When Malwarebytes will open, you will see the Malwarebytes Setup Wizard which will guide you through a series of permissions and other setup options.
   This is the first of two screens that explain the difference between the Premium and Free versions. Swipe this screen to continue.
   
   Tap on “Got it” to proceed to the next step.
   
   Malwarebytes for Android will now ask for a set of permissions that are required to scan your device and protect it from malware. Tap on “Give permission” to continue.
   
   Tap on “Allow” to permit Malwarebytes to access the files on your phone.
   

4. Update database and run a scan with Malwarebytes for Android

   You will now be prompted to update the Malwarebytes database and run a full system scan.

   

   Click on “Update database” to update the Malwarebytes for Android definitions to the latest version, then click on “Run full scan” to perform a system scan.

   

5. Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete.

   Malwarebytes will now start scanning your phone for adware and other malicious apps. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.
   

6. Click on “Remove Selected”.

   When the scan has been completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes for Android has detected. To remove the malicious apps that Malwarebytes has found, tap on the “Remove Selected” button.
   

7. Restart your phone.

   Malwarebytes for Android will now remove all the malicious apps that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your device.

Your phone should now be free of adware, browser hijackers, and other malware.

If your current antivirus allowed a malicious app on your phone, you may want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes to protect against these types of threats in the future.
If you are still having problems with your phone after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:

• Restore your phone to factory settings by going to Settings > General management > Reset > Factory data reset.
• Ask for help in our Mobile Malware Removal Help & Support forum.