Error code
Chrome ERR_CONTENT_DECODING_FAILED
CHROMEERR_CONTENT_DECODING_FAILED
Browser Error Code· An error code shown in a web browser when a page fails to load.
What it means
Chrome could not decode the compressed response body.
How to fix it
- Clear the browser cache and reload.
- Disable any compression-altering proxies or antivirus.
- If persistent report the issue to the site owner as the server is sending malformed responses.
Not affiliated with Chrome. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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