--- title: "How to resolve 'ERR_CACHE_MISS' on a browser?" description: "How to resolve 'ERR_CACHE_MISS' on a browser?" author: "Baishakhi Ghosh" published: 2024-01-12 updated: 2025-08-21 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/109057/how-to-resolve-err_cache_miss-on-a-browser category: "troubleshooting" tags: ["troubleshooting"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # How to resolve 'ERR_CACHE_MISS' on a browser? ## Answers ### Answer by Baishakhi Ghosh This can occur for various reasons, and resolving it involves [troubleshooting](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1617/desktop-troubleshooting) both the [browser](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/155254/which-is-the-best-internet-browser) and the website. Clear Browser Cache: Cached data might be corrupted, causing the error. Clear your browser's cache and try loading the page again. Access the browser settings, find the option to clear browsing data, and select the cache. Disable Browser Extensions: Some browser extensions can interfere with caching mechanisms. Temporarily disable all extensions, reload the page, and see if the error persists. If the error disappears, re-enable extensions one by one to identify the culprit. Check [Network](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/342247/choosing-the-right-business-network-solution-for-growth) [Connection](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/123/connection-string): A poor or unstable [internet](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44099/best-internet-hobby) connection can [contribute](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2332/japan-will-contribute-500-million-to-the-startup-rapidus-for-manufacturing-processors) to cache-related errors. Update Browser: Outdated browser versions may have bugs or [compatibility](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303291/best-practices-for-working-with-host-apis-security-compatibility-and-performance-considerations) issues. Check Website Code: If you're a website [developer](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/339439/from-code-to-creation-how-ai-is-helping-developers-build-faster-and-smarter), review the website's code for any issues related to caching headers or directives. Ensure that the server is configured correctly to handle caching. ![Free Close-up of Linkedin Page on Smartphone Screen Stock Photo](https://images.pexels.com/photos/16450744/pexels-photo-16450744/free-photo-of-close-up-of-linkedin-page-on-smartphone-screen.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=1&w=500) If the 'ERR_CACHE_MISS' error persists after trying these steps, it may indicate a more complex issue, and seeking assistance from web [developers](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/301669/10-most-popular-open-source-tools-for-developers) or the website's support team may be necessary. Read also: [How to resolve 'ERR_EMPTY_RESPONSE' on a website](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/109051/how-to-resolve-err_empty_response-on-a-website) ### Answer by Elly Marry The error ERR_CACHE_MISS in Google Chrome, although the browser has some problems with its cache system. The error message happens when any web page demands the browser to re-enter some data or reload the data on view. In most cases, though, it occurs when the resources within the cache have problems that will not let it work properly. It comes as a notice that asks the user to do something like enter any form data that must be filled in again or reload the page to repair the problem. Some causes for the error to be occur are as follows:- 1. Browser Cache Issues 2. Coding Problems on websites 3. Network connection issues 4. Extensions and Plugins Conflicts 5. Faulty browser settings As, I have also been faced by such an error and I have found the helpful resource guide at:- https://certera.com/kb/how-to-fix-err_cache_miss-error-in-chrome/. Hope it helps! --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/109057/how-to-resolve-err_cache_miss-on-a-browser Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.