How To Fix ERR_SSL_VERSION_INTERFERENCE error on Google Chrome

In this tutorial, learn how to fix ERR_SSL_VERSION_INTERFERENCE error on Google Chrome.

The error ERR_SSL_VERSION_INTERFERENCE appears when Google Chrome web browser is attempting to load a website with SSL protocol but is unable to.

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ERR_SSL_VERSION_INTERFERENCE error on Chrome

Let me explain first what causes the ERR_SSL_VERSION_INTERFERENCE error in Chrome.

– The Transport Layer Security feature is clashing with the SSL on Google Chrome.
– The temporary data that Chrome stores are coming into conflict with the SSL settings.
– Antivirus or Antimalware interference.
– Chrome has incomplete or corrupt installation files.

We will also feature several methods you can try to fix the issue.

ERR_SSL_VERSION_INTERFERENCE error on Google Chrome, How To Fix

Solution 1. Clear Browser Data

There are high chances that the cached data on your browser is interfering with the website loading. This method may seem simple, but in this case, it can be proved as a highly reliable one.

1. To begin, open Chrome browser.

2. Type chrome://settings/clearBrowserData in the browser bar (where you usually enter a URL) and press Enter.

3. From the dropdown menu, select a time range to clear your entire cache/cookies.

4. Then check all the boxes. Click Clear browsing data.

5. Lastly, restart Google Chrome and check if your error is fixed or not.

Solution 2. Disable TLS 1.3

1. Start by launching Google Chrome.

2. Type chrome://flags/#tls13-variant in the browser bar and press Enter. This step will bring you to the experimental features page for Google Chrome.

3. Find TLS 1.3, then set it to Disabled.

4. Restart Google Chrome and check if that fixes your issues.

Solution 3. Flush the DNS Cache

In order to fix the ERR_SSL_VERSION_INTERFERENCE error, we would recommend you flush the DNS cache on your computer. Here are the steps:

1. Run CMD as Administrator. You can search for “cmd“, right-click on the result and select “Run as administrator“.

2. Once Command Prompt is up, type the following and hit enter:

ipconfig /flushdns

3. Once the process is complete and successful, you should be able to see a confirmation dialog window:

Windows IP Configuration. Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

Solution 4. Remove conflicting Browser Extensions

It is possible that that the extensions and toolbars installed on your browser might be conflicting with the website loading. Thus, it is advisable to remove or disable these extensions and toolbars to get rid of the error.

Solution 5. Reset Google Chrome

1. Start by opening Google Chrome.

2. Type chrome://settings in the browser bar and press Enter.

3. After that, scroll towards the end and click the Advanced section.

4. Scroll down until you see the Reset and clean up section.

5. Click on the “Restore settings to their original defaults” option.

6. Click Reset Settings to restore Chrome settings to default.

After resetting Chrome, restart it, then check if your issue is now fixed or not.

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