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If you get an error message on Chrome when you try to download apps, themes, extensions, or other, files, try these fixes.

Error

Fix most file download errors

If you try to download a file and it doesn’t work, first try to fix the error with these troubleshooting steps:

  1. Make sure your Internet connection is working normally. An unstable Internet connection will cause any downloads to pause. Chrome will automatically resume the download. You can also resume the file download by clicking the Down arrow Resume.
  2. Try to download the file later.
  3. Contact the website owner.

'Network failed'

If you see 'NETWORK_FAILED' when you try to install an app, extension, or theme from the Chrome Web Store on Windows, unwanted software may be blocking the installation.

To fix the error:

  • First, remove or uninstall the unwanted software. Then, try to install the app, extension, or theme again.
  • If you still can't install the app, extension, or theme, reinstall Chrome.
'Download blocked'

This error means that your computer's security settings blocked the file.
On Windows: Windows Attachment Manager might have removed the file you tried to download. To see what files you can download or why your file was blocked, check your Windows Internet security settings.
Failed


This error means that you're trying to download a file that doesn't exist on this website.
To fix the error, contact the website owner, or try to find the file on a different site.


These errors mean that your virus scanning software might have blocked you from downloading a file.
  • Check your virus-scanning software for details about why the file was blocked.
  • On Windows: Windows Attachment Manager might have removed the file you tried to download. To see what files you can download or why your file was blocked, check your Windows Internet security settings.
Google Chrome Download Failed Network Error
'Disk full'
This error means that there's not enough space on your computer to download the file.
To fix this error:
  • Delete some files from your computer
  • Empty your Trash
'Insufficient permission' or 'System busy'
These errors mean that Chrome couldn't save the file to your computer.
  • Cancel the download and try again.
  • Instead of clicking the file to download, right-click the link and select Save link as.
  • Be sure to download files to a place on your computer you have access to, like your Desktop or Documents folders.
'Needs authorization'
This error means you don't have permission to download the file.
To fix the error, contact the website or server owner, or try to find the file on a different site.


This error means you don't have permission to download this file from the server.
To fix, go to the website where the file is hosted. Check if you need to sign in (or provide some other authentication). If you can't sign in, contact the website or server owner, or try finding the file on a different site.

For more information, please visit the Google Support website.
*This article's content was directly sourced from the Google Support website.

If you have any questions, come by the Help Desk at Hardman & Jacobs Undergraduate Learning Center Room 105, call 646-1840, or email us at help@nmsu.edu.


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The Google Chrome Web Store is a great source of useful apps and extensions for the Chrome browser. However, some users have recently reported running into problems when trying to download apps and extensions. Instead of what is usually an easy and simple process, they received an error message saying, “An error has occurred, NETWORK_FAILED.”

What does the error in Chrome browser mean? So, how do you repair the Network_Failed error in Chrome? These are the questions we will try to answer in this article.

How to Fix the Network_Failed Error in a Chrome Browser on Windows 10

Some users report running into the problem only with a few apps and extensions, while others say they can’t download anything at all from the Google Chrome Web Store. Whichever version of the issue you are experiencing, you are probably looking for answers. Don’t worry because we are here to help. There can be several causes behind the issue: an obsolete Chrome browser, malware, adware, browser hijacking, an overloaded download directory, and so on. Thus, there are also quite a few solutions you can try. These include:

Network Error When Downloading

  • Updating your Google Chrome browser to the latest version
  • Running Google Chrome’s integrated Cleanup Tool
  • Using an anti-malware scan on your system
  • Changing the Download folder
  • Resetting Chrome

We will now go over each of the above fixes one by one. Start trying them out one by one from the beginning. If the first solution doesn’t work, move on to the next one and so on — we have tried to present the above fixes in order of difficulty: starting from the simplest options and progressing to the more time-consuming ones.

So, let’s get going.

Fix One: Update Your Google Chrome

Many users have found this an effective solution to the problem. After they have updated their browser to the latest available version, the error message has disappeared. So, the simplest and quickest solution to try out first is to update your browser.

Fix Two: Run Google Chrome’s Integrated Cleanup Tool

One of the potential causes of the error can be browser hijackers and malware infecting your system. Luckily, Google Chrome comes with a built-in tool that can be used to remove

such problem. Here’s how to use Google Chrome’s integrated Cleanup tool:

  • Click the Action button (three vertical dots in the top-right corner).
  • Select Settings from the Menu.
  • In the Settings window, scroll all the way down to the bottom and select Advanced.
  • Find the last option — Clean up computer — and click it.
  • Press Find to start the scan.
  • The tool will then remove malware programs from your system with a special focus on the malware items affecting your browser.

Fix Three: Perform an Anti-Malware Scan on Your System

One of the most probable causes of the error message you are seeing in Chrome is that your PC has been infected with adware or malware. Typically, such malware finds its way onto your PC when you download a free program or tool and don’t uncheck the additional software option. The way to get rid of the adware/malware is to use a reliable anti-malware tool — like Auslogics Anti-Malware.

Once installed, the software will run automatic scans of your entire system locating even the rarest malicious items and will then safely remove them from your PC before they manage to cause any trouble on your computer. What makes the program different from other anti-virus software is that it allows for a flexible scheduling of automatic scans, catches the malware items your primary anti-virus might miss, is super easy to set up and has a simple user-friendly interface and more. Plus, Auslogics Anti-Malware is designed to run alongside your primary anti-virus without compatibility issues — should you want to keep both programs. In the program, you will have the choice of running a Quick Scan (only key areas on your PC will be scanned), Deep Scan (your entire system will be scanned) and Custom Scan (where you will be able to select specific folders and files to be analyzed)

Fix Four: Change the Download Folder

If your Download folder is full or no longer available for some other reason, you won’t be able to download an app or extension from the Google Chrome Store. So, if you are receiving the

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NETWORK FAILED error, try changing your Download location. Here’s how to do it:

  • Go to Settings.
  • Click Advanced.
  • Scroll all the way down to Downloads and click Change.
  • In the Location window, select a new location.
  • Set a location that you prefer.

Fix Five: Reset Google Chrome

If none of the above solutions have been successful, you may want to try to completely reset your Chrome browser. First, make sure to back up your bookmarks and browser settings — and then proceed with resetting the browser.

There you have it. We hope that you have been able to get rid of the NETWORK_FAILED error, using one of the solutions above. Which one has been the most effective? Share in the comments below.