Edge INET_E_RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND — DNS or Resource Loading Error
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Overview
Fix Microsoft Edge INET_E_RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND error caused by DNS resolution failures, corrupted cache, or UWP networking issues specific to Edge.
Key Details
- INET_E_RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND is an Edge-specific error code for resource loading failures
- Can appear even when other browsers load the same page successfully
- Common on the UWP (Universal Windows Platform) version of Edge, less so on Chromium Edge
- TCP Fast Open feature in Edge can cause this error on some networks
- Edge's DNS cache may become corrupted independently of the Windows DNS cache
Common Causes
- DNS resolution failure specific to Edge's networking stack
- Corrupted Edge browser cache
- TCP Fast Open causing connection issues on certain networks
- Edge UWP networking component malfunction (older Edge versions)
- Windows networking stack issue affecting Edge specifically
Steps
- 1Clear Edge cache: Settings > Privacy > Choose what to clear > Cached data and cookies
- 2Flush DNS: open Command Prompt > ipconfig /flushdns
- 3Disable TCP Fast Open: edge://flags > search 'TCP Fast Open' > Disable
- 4Reset Edge: Settings > Reset settings > Restore settings to default values
- 5Try InPrivate mode: if the page loads, an extension or cookie is the issue
Tags
edgeinet-e-resource-not-founddnscachenetworking
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Frequently Asked Questions
Despite both using Chromium, Edge has additional networking features (TCP Fast Open) that can interfere. Disabling these features usually fixes the issue.