Error Code 232404: Use These 3 Ways to Fix it

Browser extensions can lead to this error

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error code 232404

Sometimes when watching online videos you may encounter error code 232404.  This error will prevent the video from playing, but donโ€™t worry, there are a few ways you can fix this problem.

What is error code 232404?

This error indicates that you donโ€™t have permission to access the content or that the media is not found. The error is similar to a regular HTTP 404 error.

How do I solve error code 232404?

Before we try anything else, disable your VPN. You can also try disabling or removing your antivirus, especially if youโ€™re using Avast.

1. Disable browser extensions

  1. Click on the Menu icon in the top right, choose Extensions and then Manage extensions.
    extensions manage extensions chrome
  2. Disable all extensions.
    disable extension chrome
  3. Check if the problem is gone. If it is, enable extensions one by one until you find the culprit.

Adblocking extensions, such as Ghostery can often cause this problem, so keep an eye out for them.

2. Clear the cache

  1. Click the menu icon in the top right corner.
  2. Choose Delete browsing data.
    delete browsing data
  3. Ensure that the Time range is set to All time and click on Clear data.

3. Reset your browser

  1. Click the Menu icon and choose Settings.
    google chrome settings menu
  2. From the sidebar, select Reset settings.
    reset settings sidebar chrome
  3. Click on Restore settings to their original defaults.
    chrome reset settings to default
  4. Lastly, click on Reset settings.
    reset browser settings

If the error code 232404 is still there, try switching to a different browser. If that doesnโ€™t help, youโ€™re likely dealing with a server error, so contact the website administrator.

This isnโ€™t the only error, and many encountered error code 232001 and error code 232011 but we covered them in previous guides.

Before you go, donโ€™t miss our guide on Error loading media, file could not be played error, since itโ€™s similar to the error covered in this guide.

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