How to Fix Hmm…Can’t Reach This Page Error

Simple network tweaks for can’t reach page browser errors

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Updated onOctober 21, 2024

updated onOctober 21, 2024

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TheHmmm… can’t reach this pagemessage will prevent you from opening your favorite websites, and it can negatively impact your browsing experience.

This is a common problem, and it’s usually caused by issues with your DNS or network connection.

Luckily, it can be fixed with the solutions below.

How do you fix can’t reach this page?

1. Clear browsing data

2. Change DNS server addresses

Concerning changing DNS settings, it is worth mentioning thatCloudfare’s1.1.1.1 serveris more secure than Google’s. You can use this one or 1.0.0.1 as your DNS settings to see if this fixes your problem.

3. Use Command Prompt

4. Reset network connection

5. Edit hosts file

It has been reported that antivirus can sometimes modify the hosts file, so to fix this you might need toreset the hosts file.

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Since this is usually a DNS problem, our guide onDNS issuesmight be able to provide you with some useful information.

We also have a guide onResult_Code_Killed_Bad_Message error code, so don’t miss it for more solutions.

If you have any comments, drop them in the comment section, and we also would love to know which of these solutions worked for you.

How to Fix Hmm…Can’t Reach This Page Error#

How do you fix can’t reach this page?#

1. Clear browsing data#

2. Change DNS server addresses#

3. Use Command Prompt#

4. Reset network connection#

5. Edit hosts file#