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How to fix Error_Internet_Sec_Cert_Revoked?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

The error_internet_sec_cert_revoked error code happens when a website's security certificate has been revoked by its issuing authority. This usually happens because the website has been compromised in some way or is no longer considered safe. When this error code occurs, the browser will usually display a warning message advising the user not to continue to the website.

Users typically search for a solution by asking about:

  • error code: error_internet_sec_cert_revoked
  • error_internet_sec_cert_revoked

1. Check if the date and time on your computer are set correctly

  1. In Windows 10, click the Start button, type Date and Time, and press Enter.
  2. If the Date and Time window is open, close it by clicking the x in the top right corner.
  3. Click the link in the left column of the Date and Time window that says "Set your computer's clock."
  4. If the Date and Time window opens, click Change date and time.
  5. In the Date and Time window, on the General tab, click Select a time zone.
  6. If the Time zone tab is open, close it by clicking the x in the top right corner.
  7. In the Date and Time window, on the General tab, click OK.
  8. In the Date and Time window, on the Settings tab, click Clock.
  9. In the Clock window, on the Time zone tab, select your time zone.
  10. In the Date and Time window, on the General tab, click OK.
  11. In the Date and Time window, on the Settings tab, click Time.
  12. In the Time window, on the General tab, click OK.
  13. In the Date and Time window, on the Settings tab, click Date.
  14. In the Date window, on the General tab, click OK.
  15. In the Date and Time window, on the Settings tab, click Time zone.
  16. In the Time zone window, on the General tab, click OK.
  17. In the Date and Time window, on the Settings tab, click Internet security settings.
  18. On the Internet security settings window, under Security level, click Certificates.
  19. On the Certificates window, under Certificate list, click the certificate you want to view.
  20. On the Details tab, if the certificate is not currently invalid, under Details, the certificate is valid. If the certificate is currently invalid, under Details, the certificate is revoked.
  21. Close the Certificates window.
  22. Close the Date and Time window.

2. Clear your browsing history and cookies

  1. Open your browser and go to the "Settings" page.
  2. Click on "History" and then on "Clear history".
  3. Click on "Delete cookies and other data".
  4. Click on "Clear browsing data".

3. Try using a different browser

  1. Open up your web browser and navigate to the website that you were trying to access when you received the error.
  2. Click on the "gear" icon in the upper right corner of the browser window and select "Settings."
  3. Under the "Advanced" tab, click on the "Internet security" sub-tab.
  4. Click on the "Certificates" tab and then on the "Details" tab.
  5. Under the "Subject" column, click on the "Find" button.
  6. In the "Find" window, type "error_internet_sec_cert_revoked" and then press the Enter key.
  7. Click on the "Find All" button and then select the "All" radio button.
  8. Click on the "Remove" button next to the "error_internet_sec_cert_revoked" certificate.
  9. Click on the "Close" button.
  10. Reload the web page that you were trying to access and try again.

4. Temporarily turn off your antivirus software

  1. Open your antivirus software and click on the "Tools" menu.
  2. Select "Options."
  3. In the "General" tab, click on the "Temporarily disable antivirus" button.
  4. Click on the "Yes" button to confirm.
  5. Restart your computer.
  6. Check if the error has been fixed.

If you didn't find success with an option above, then try:

  1. Disable any proxy settings you may have configured.
  2. Renew your SSL certificate.
  3. Contact the website owner to resolve the issue.