How to Fix Chrome ERR_CACHE_MISS Error

The ERR_CACHE_MISS error in Chrome can be frustrating, especially when it interrupts your browsing by showing a “Confirm Form Resubmission” message. This typically occurs when Chrome cannot retrieve cached data, often triggered by pressing the back button after submitting a form. Below, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to help you resolve this chrome cache error efficiently on various platforms.

Quick Fixes to Try First

• Reload the page by pressing F5 or Ctrl+R (Cmd+R on Mac).
• Click the refresh button in Chrome.
• Copy the URL and open it in a new tab.
• Perform a hard reload using Ctrl+Shift+R (Cmd+Shift+R on Mac).

Solution 1: Clear Browser Cache and Cookies (All Platforms)

Windows/Mac/Linux

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Cmd+Shift+Delete on Mac).
2. Or navigate to Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
3. Select Cached images and files and Cookies and other site data.
4. Choose All time as the time range.
5. Click Clear data.
6. Restart Chrome and attempt to access the page again.

Android

1. Tap the three-dot menu and select Settings.
2. Go to Privacy and security > Clear browsing data.
3. Select cached images and cookies.
4. Tap Clear data.

iOS

1. Go to Settings > Safari section or Chrome app settings.
2. Choose Clear History and Website Data.

Solution 2: Disable Browser Cache in Developer Tools (For Developers)

1. Press F12 to open Developer Tools.
2. Navigate to the Network tab.
3. Check the Disable cache checkbox.
4. Keep the DevTools open while browsing.

Solution 3: Disable Problematic Extensions

1. Type chrome://extensions in the address bar.
2. Disable all extensions temporarily.
3. Try accessing the page again.
4. If it works, enable extensions one by one to identify the culprit.
5. Common problematic extensions include ad blockers, privacy extensions, and cache managers.

Solution 4: Reset Chrome Settings

1. Go to chrome://settings/reset.
2. Click Restore settings to their original defaults.
3. Confirm by clicking Reset settings.

This will reset your homepage, search engine, and pinned tabs, and disable extensions, but will not delete your bookmarks, history, or passwords.

Solution 5: Clear DNS Cache

Windows

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Run: ipconfig /flushdns
3. Restart Chrome.

Mac

1. Open Terminal.
2. Run: sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder

Linux

1. Open Terminal.
2. Run: sudo systemd-resolve --flush-caches

Solution 6: Reset Network Settings

Windows

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Run the following commands:
   • netsh winsock reset
   • netsh int ip reset
3. Restart your computer.

Mac

1. Go to System Preferences > Network.
2. Select your connection and click Advanced.
3. Under TCP/IP, click Renew DHCP Lease.

Solution 7: Try Incognito Mode

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+N (Cmd+Shift+N on Mac).
2. Open the page in Incognito mode.

If the issue is resolved, it’s likely related to cache, cookies, or an extension.

Solution 8: Update Chrome

1. Navigate to chrome://settings/help.
2. Chrome will check for updates automatically.
3. Click Relaunch if an update is available.

Using an updated version of Chrome can prevent cache management bugs.

Solution 9: Check for Malware

Malware can corrupt browser cache and cause errors like ERR_CACHE_MISS.

1. Use the Chrome built-in scanner: chrome://settings/cleanup (Windows only).
2. Or use antivirus software to scan for malware.

Solution 10: Create New Chrome Profile

1. Go to chrome://settings/manageProfile.
2. Click Add to create a new profile.
3. Use this new profile to test if the issue is profile-specific.

If the new profile works, consider exporting bookmarks and creating a fresh profile.

For Developers: Preventing ERR_CACHE_MISS

• Use the PRG (Post-Redirect-Get) pattern for form submissions.
• After processing a POST request, redirect to a GET page to prevent form resubmission.
• Add appropriate cache-control headers to responses.
• Use tokens to prevent duplicate form submissions.

Mobile-Specific Solutions

Android Chrome

1. Clear app cache by going to Settings > Apps > Chrome > Storage > Clear Cache.
2. Force stop and restart Chrome.
3. Check for Chrome updates in the Play Store.

iOS Chrome

1. Delete and reinstall the Chrome app.
2. Or clear data in Chrome settings: Privacy > Clear Browsing Data.

By following these solutions, you should be able to resolve the ERR_CACHE_MISS error and continue browsing seamlessly. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to Chrome support for further assistance.