Meet the ERR_SSL_BAD_RECORD_MAC_ALERT error in Chrome when attempting to access some web addresses?
You may meet different errors while using Google Chrome, such asERR_SSL_VERSION_INTERFERENCEandERR_EMPTY_RESPONSE.
This post is mainly talking about how to fix ERR_SSL_BAD_RECORD_MAC_ALERT.
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Before fixing this error, let us learn about why this error occurs.
If you are looking for a SSL checker, you might also find one here.
Antivirus software is used to keep your system safe, so you dont need to uninstall it completely.

it’s possible for you to just suspend the excessive HTTPS scanning to fix the error.
The steps to disable HTTPS inspection depend on the AV you are using.
Below we will take BitDefender as an example to introduce how to do it.

Step 1: Open BitDefender and then go toFeatures.
Step 2: ChooseWeb Protectionand then chooseSETTINGS.
Step 3: Switch the toggle to turn theScan SSLfeature off.
If it appears again, try the following method.
Therefore, updating your Chrome to the latest version may fix the error.
Step 2: Wait for the scanning to complete and then clickUpdate Chrome.
Then wait for the new version to be installed.
Step 3: reset your surfing app to peek if the ERR_SSL_BAD_RECORD_MAC_ALERT error is fixed.
If not, try the next method.
The steps to change the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) will vary depending on your router manufacturer.
(Most routers use the default IPs: 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.2.1).
Step 2: Look through the routers configs and any connection or WAN configs that can change theMTU size.
On most routers, you’re free to find it in theAdvancedmenu under theWAN setup.
Step 3: Set theMTU sizeto1400and clickSave(orApply) to save the changes.