Google Chrome users have recently reported encountering the RESULT_CODE_MISSING_DATA Error on Chrome browser. Because of this error, Chrome users are unable to access certain websites. Sometimes, it may also cause browsers to crash when trying to launch them. In case you are experiencing the same issue, check this post to find a solution.
What Causes RESULT_CODE_MISSING_DATA Error
Taking a closer look at this problem, we found that it is caused by a number of factors. These are:
- An incomplete or corrupt browser installation can also be the cause of this issue. In this case, you need to reinstall the Chrome browser to fix the issue.
- It appears that the browser has a bug or a corruption error that interferes with its processes, making it difficult to perform certain tasks.
- If your browser is outdated, you may experience issues while using some features. If this is the case, installing the latest updates will fix the problem.
Fix RESULT_CODE_MISSING_DATA Error on Chrome browser
After you know what may be causing the error, we will discuss some effective troubleshooting steps to fix it as soon as possible.
1] Clean Up Chrome Cache
Clear the cache data of your Chrome browser and check to see if it solves the problem. Close all Google Chrome tabs before continuing. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Chrome browser.
- On the top right corner of your screen, click the More button (three dots).
- From the pop-up menu, select Settings.
- Choose Security and Privacy from the left pane of the Settings menu.
- On the right pane, click Clear browsing data.
- After that, click on the Basic tab and check the Cached images and files.
- Select All time from the Time range drop-down menu.
- Next, click Clear data.
Tip: You can use Ctrl+Shift+Del keys to clear the browsing data on your Chrome browser.
After you perform the above steps, restart the browser and see if it resolves the error code.
2] Get the Latest Version
Another possibility is that the browser itself has a bug or a glitch. It usually occurs when you use an outdated browser and can be fixed by installing the latest version.
- Launch the Chrome browser
- Type chrome://settings in the Chrome address bar and press Enter to open the Settings window.
- From the left panel, click on About Chrome, and then in the right pane, check if Chrome is up to date.
- This will trigger Google Chrome to look for any updates.
- Once it finds any updates, it will start downloading them automatically.
- You will need to restart your browser after you have downloaded the update.
- Now you can visit the website where the error appears and see if the problem has been resolved.
3] Perform Clean Boot
Third-party applications can also cause issues such as this one when they interfere with the legitimate operations of the browser. In this scenario, you need to troubleshoot Clean Boot to detect faulty applications or services.
- Open the Run dialog box using the Windows+R keys.
- Type msconfig into the text field and press Enter.
- On the General tab, uncheck the Load Startup Items option.
- Once you’ve done this, checkmark the boxes for Load System Services and Use the original boot configuration.
- Then, switch to the Services tab and select Hide all Microsoft Services.
- Select the Disable all button.
- Click Apply > OK to disable all Microsoft services.
- Restart your computer to see if the issue has been resolved.
Why clearing cache is important?
Whenever a browser displays a website, it stores files downloaded from the server in temporary locations. The cached files contain scripts, CSS style sheets, graphic images, HTML files, and other multimedia.
Every time you visit a website, the browser will check to see if anything has changed, and will only download anything new or not already cached. Hence, the page loads faster since less bandwidth is used by both the user and the server. Over time, however, cached data may become corrupted, making the browser incapable of carrying out necessary tasks, resulting in errors like the one under discussion.
