What Causes the “ERR_CONTENT_DECODING_FAILED” Error?
Unfortunately, the reason due to which the error is triggered can’t be pinpointed to a single culprit. However, some of the most common reasons are listed below Now that you have a basic understanding of the nature of the problem, we will move on towards the solutions. Make sure to implement these in the specific order in which they are presented.
Solution 1: Disabling G-Zip Encoding
Sometimes, the G-Zip encoding is the reason due to which this error is triggered. Not many browsers provide the customization to disable this without using any third-party extensions. Therefore, in this step, we will be downloading and installing an extension and then disabling G-Zip encoding using that extension.
Solution 2: Clearing Browser History and Cookies
Sometimes, the browser’s history or Cookies can be corrupted. Due to this, the encoding process can be affected. Therefore, in this step, we will be clearing the browser’s history and Cookies. Depending upon your browser, the process can differentiate a little bit. The methods to clear the history and Cookies for some of the most commonly used browsers are listed below.
For Chrome:
For Firefox:
For Microsoft Edge:
Solution 3: Disabling Proxy/VPN
If you are using a proxy or VPN while connecting to the internet it might affect your connection to some sites and the decoding process might not proceed smoothly. Therefore, in this step, we will be disabling the Windows’ default proxy that might be activated. It is up to you to disable the VPN if you are using one. In order to disable the proxy:
Solution 4: Flushing the Socket Pools
The Socket Pools stored by the browser can sometimes be corrupted. Therefore, in this step, we will be flushing the socket pools. In order to do that:
Solution 5: Resetting Winsock
There are certain internet configurations that are stored on the computer. Sometimes, these configurations can get corrupted and they need to be refreshed. In this step, we are going to be resetting the Winsock configurations. For that:
Solution 6: Settings Maximum Transmission Unit
MTU should be set up for every internet connection that is used on the computer for an optimal experience. Therefore, in this step, we will be settings up the MTU for our connection. In order to do that:
Solution 7: Turning off Firewall
It is possible that the Firewall or an Antivirus that you are using might be blocking your connection to a particular site or the internet. Therefore, it is recommended to try and disable the connection for a while and check to see if the issue persists.
Solution 8: Assigning DNS Manually
It is possible that the DNS obtained by Windows automatically isn’t the correct one. Therefore, in this step, we will be using the default DNS used by Google. For that:
Solution 9: Flushing DNS
It is possible that the DNS configurations have been corrupted. Therefore, in this step, we will be flushing the DNS. In order to do that:
