HOW TO FIX GOOGLE CHROME ERROR 118

This is a typical Google Chrome error. Error 118 get appear when Google Chrome fails to load websites like Twitter, Facebook, etc. It is usually displayed in the following format:

‘Error Message: Error 118 (net::ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT): The operation timed out.’

Causes of Error 118

1. Corruption in Windows registry from a recent Google Chrome-related software change
2. Corrupt download or incomplete installation of Google Chrome software.
3. Malware or virus infection that has corrupted Google Chrome-related program files or Windows system files
4. Another program maliciously or mistakenly remove Google Chrome-related files.
5. The Runtime Errors like “Error 118” can be caused by a number of reasons, so its important that you troubleshoot each of the possible causes to stop it from recurring.

Symptoms of Error 118

• Chrome Error 118” is displayed.
• Your system periodically “freezes” for a few seconds at a time.
• Your computer frequently crashes with Error 118 when running the same program.
• “Error 118” popped up and crashes the active program window.
• Windows runs sluggishly and responds slowly to mouse or keyboard input.
• You may experience these 118 error messages during program installation, while a Google Inc.-related software program (eg. Google Chrome) is running, during the installation of the Windows OS, even during Windows startup or shutdown. Make sure which is responsible for this error and solve it quickly to avoid further damage.

How To Resolve Google Chrome Error 118?

Below is a list of troubleshooting steps to fix your Error 118 issues. These manual troubleshooting steps get progressively tough and also time consuming, so we strongly recommend attempting them in ascending order to avoid unnecessary time and effort.

How to run Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr) (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10

1. Click the Start button.
2. Type “command” in the search box… DO NOT hit enter yet!
3. While holding CTRL-Shift on your keyboard, hit enter.
4. You will be prompted with a permission dialog box.
5. Click Yes.
6. A black box will open with a blinking cursor.
7. Type “cleanmgr” and press enter.
8. Disk Cleanup will begin calculating how much occupied disk space you can reclaim.
9. The Disk Cleanup dialog box will appear with series of checkboxes you can select. In most cases, the “Temporary Files” category will occupy the most disk space.
10. Check the boxes of the categories you want to clean and click OK.

To use System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

1. Click the Start button.
2. In the search box, type “System Restore” and hit ENTER.
3. In the results, click System Restore.
4. Enter any administrator passwords (if prompted).
5. Follow the steps in the Wizard to choose a restore point.
6. Restore your computer.

To check for Windows Updates (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

1. Click the Start button.
2. Type “update” into the search box and hit ENTER.
3. The Windows Update dialog box will appear.
4. If updates are available, click the Install Updates button.
5. Perform a Fresh Installation of Windows OS
6. This step is your final option in trying to fix your Error 118 problems. Re-installing Windows OS will erase everything from your system hard drive, allowing you to start again with a fresh system. However, a clean install of Windows operating system will also quickly remove out any and all “junk” that has accumulated over the normal usage of your system.