However, Google Chrome users claim that this connection takes way too long to establish on all websites, especially when compared to Edge or Firefox browsers. There are quite a few different methods people used to successfully resolve this problem and we decided to list them in this article. Check them out below!
What Causes the Establishing Secure Connection Slow Problem in Google Chrome?
There are quite a few different causes to this problem and you should check out the list below to correctly pinpoint the correct cause for your scenario. This will narrow down the troubleshooting methods you can use! Check it out below!
Solution 1: Use the Following Set of Commands
This method is quite popular for its simplicity and plenty of people use it to fix most things related to the issue at hand. The funny thing is that it works and users have commented saying that this is the only step it took to resolve the problem. Try it out now by checking out Solution 2 from our Fix: Err_Connection_Closed article. Make sure you only perform the first set of steps, with the commands in Command Prompt! Try to open Google Chrome and check to see if the “Establishing secure connection message” still hangs for too long!
Solution 2: Perform a Network Reset
Performing a Network Reset is yet another simple method of resolving this problem. It has worked for many users and you have absolutely nothing to use if you try it out. Follow the steps below and check to see if the “Establishing secure connection” message still takes too long to disappear when visiting a website in Google Chrome!
Solution 3: Restart Cryptographic Services and DNS Client in Services
File sharing, like any other feature in Windows 10, depends on certain services to run properly. In this case, the services are called Function Discovery Provider Host and Function Discovery Resource Publication. These services need to be started and the need to run constantly. Follow the steps below to achieve that on your computer! You may receive the following error message when you click on Start: If this happens, follow the instructions below to fix it.
Solution 4: Check for Suspicious Extensions
If the problem started to occur recently, it might be due to a newly added extension which is causing security concert. You can check that easily by opening Google Chrome, disabling extensions one by one, and checking to see which one is the culprit. Delete it afterward!
Solution 5: Disable HTTP/Port Checking on Your Antivirus
The usual cause for the problem is your antivirus unnecessarily scanning the sites’ certificates which slows down the process of requesting files from the servers which, in effect, can cause the “Establishing a secure connection” message to hang for a long time in Google Chrome. Since the error appears to users using different antivirus tools, here is how to locate the HTTP or Port scanning options on some of the most popular third-party AV tools. Check to see if you are now able to visit any website without receiving the “Establishing a secure connection” message for a long time! If the error still appears, you might consider using a different antivirus or firewall tool, especially if the one giving you the problems is free!
Solution 6: Disable TLS 1.3
The problem is mostly related to some of the latest version of TLS. Certain developers have discovered that the problem can be resolved easily simply by editing certain advanced Chrome settings which will disable TLS 1.3. TLS is the transport layer protocol which handles encryption and data transfer. Try using an older version. Follow the instructions below to try this method out!
Solution 7: Make Sure Certain Settings are Set in Internet Options
This is one of the easiest methods used to resolve the problem. Proxy servers can cause the login process to fail and you need to disable them inside Internet Options. Make sure you try out the methods above before troubleshooting this problem!
Solution 8: Clear Browsing Data
An over-accumulation of browsing data in the form of cookies, browser cache, and history files can slow down a browser’s ability to connect and cause it to use more internet resources than necessary. This can be observed when trying to connect to a secure website. Users have reported that deleting their browsing data was able to help them get rid of the problem! Make sure you follow the steps from the Solution 3 of our How to Fix Google Chrome High CPU Usage on Windows? article. Restart your computer again and check if the “Establishing secure connection” message keeps appearing!
Solution 9: Group Policy Fix
This is quite an easy way of resolving the problem but, unfortunately, it’s not available to Windows 10 Home users. If you are using Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise, make sure you follow the steps below to try to resolve this problem!
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