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- Chrome’s “Err_Cache_Miss” warning message means that your browser will re-submit a form if you refresh the web page.
- You can fix the “Err_Cache_Miss” issue by refreshing the web page (if you don’t mind resubmitting the form), updating Chrome to the latest version, or restarting your router.
Are you getting an “Err_Cache_Miss” error after submitting a form or refreshing a web page in Google Chrome? This cache error occurs for various reasons, but luckily, you can fix it with ease in most cases. We’ll show you how to do just that.
Why Do You Get an “Err_Cache_Miss” Message in Chrome?
Chrome’s “Err_Cache_Miss” message isn’t actually an error; it’s a warning message that says your browser would re-submit the form if you refreshed your web page. This is because the web page you’re trying to open requires inputs from your previous page, which it hasn’t gotten for some reason.
Some reasons this error has occurred are that you’ve refreshed your web page after submitting a form, your web browser has another issue, your internet connection isn’t working correctly, and more.
How to Resolve an “Err_Cache_Miss” Issue in Chrome
To fix the above error in your Chrome browser, you have various solutions to apply. All these methods aim to resolve your cache issue so you can get to the expected page.
Refresh Your Web Page
The easiest way to get rid of the “Err_Cache_Miss” error is to reload your current web page. This is actually what the error message asks you to do. However, if you do this, your browser will re-submit the form that you submitted earlier, causing duplication.
If that isn’t an issue for you, go ahead and click that refresh icon in your Chrome browser to reload your page and fix your issue. If you’re using Chrome on an iPhone or Android phone, tap and pull down on the page to reload the page.
When your page has reloaded, you’ll see the expected content on it.
Update Chrome to the Latest Version
If your Chrome browser version is outdated, that may be why you’re getting the above error. Outdated versions are often buggy and cause many issues. The easiest way to fix many bugs and issues with your browser is to update your browser.
Updating Chrome brings many bug fixes that patch your browser’s existing issues. You may also get new features if the newer Chrome version has any.
To update Chrome, in the browser’s top-right corner, click the three dots and choose Help > About Google Chrome.
On the following page, let Chrome check for and install the available updates. When that’s done, restart your browser to bring the updates into effect.
If you’re on an Android phone, launch Play Store, find “Google Chrome”, and tap “Update.” On an iPhone, open App Store, tap the “Updates” tab, and choose “Update” next to “Google Chrome.”
Restart Your Router
Another reason Chrome displays an “Err_Cache_Miss” error is that your internet connection is faulty. Your connection may have issues on your internet service provider’s end, or your router may be acting up.
In this case, a basic fix you can apply to troubleshoot your internet problems is to restart your router. Giving that device a reboot often fixes many issues with it, possibly restoring your connection.
With most routers, all you have to do is just press the Power button twice to turn the device off and back on. If your router doesn’t have that button, unplug the power cable from the socket to turn the device off and on again. Make sure to have a gap of at least 10 seconds before turning your router off and back on.
Disable Cache in Chrome’s Developer Tools
Since yours is a cache-related issue, it’s worth temporarily disabling Chrome’s cache functionality to see if that resolves your issue. You may be able to fix your error with this method.
To do that, in Chrome’s top-right corner, click the three dots and choose More Tools > Developer Tools.
In the open panel, select the “Network” tab. Then, activate the “Disable Cache” option.
When the cache is disabled, load your form or web page in Chrome and see if it works.
Turn Off Chrome’s Installed Extensions
Chrome lets you add various extensions to enhance your browsing. Sometimes, you end up getting faulty extensions that do more harm than good. Your “Err_Cache_Miss” error may be the result of a broken extension.
In this case, verify that by turning off all your Chrome extensions. Then, re-enable one extension at a time to find and remove the culprit extension.
To do that, in Chrome’s top-right corner, click the three dots and choose Extensions > Manage Extensions. On the following screen, turn off all your extensions.
Launch your site and see if it opens. If it does, re-activate one extension at a time to find the culprit one. Then, delete that faulty extension by choosing “Remove.”
Clear Chrome’s Saved Data
Chrome saves various browsing files to speed up and enhance your browsing experience. Sometimes, this cached data becomes corrupted, causing Chrome to be unable to load the pages normally. This may be why you’re getting your error.
To fix that, simply clear your saved data in Chrome.
Start by launching Chrome, selecting the three dots in the top-right corner, and choosing “Settings.” Then, in the left sidebar, select “Privacy and Security.” On the right pane, choose “Clear Browsing Data.”
On the open window, click the “Time Range” drop-down menu and choose “All Time.” Then, enable the “Cached Images and Files” option and click “Clear Data.”
If that doesn’t resolve your issue, select other saved data options and choose “Clear Data” to remove all your data from Chrome.
In Chrome’s mobile version, open the three-dot menu, head into Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data, select the data to clear, and choose “Clear Data.”
Reset Chrome to the Default Settings
If your error message persists, your Chrome settings might be faulty. As you know, Chrome lets you customize nearly all its aspects in the settings menu. It’s possible you or someone else has configured an option incorrectly, causing Chrome not to load your web pages.
In this case, reset your Chrome settings to the defaults to fix your issue. When you do this, you lose your settings, shortcuts, cookies, and other site data. Chrome disables your extensions but doesn’t delete them. The browser retains your browsing history, bookmarks, and passwords.
To start the reset process, launch Chrome, select the three dots in the top-right corner, and choose “Settings.”
In the left sidebar, select “Reset Settings.” On the right pane, choose “Restore Settings to Their Original Defaults.”
In the open prompt, select “Reset Settings.”
Wait for Chrome to reset, and when that’s done, restart the browser and launch your site.
And that’s how you resolve a cache-related issue in Chrome on your computer. We hope you can access your favorite site in your browser without any issues.
