SSL handshake failure

What is SSL-HANDSHAKE-FAIL?

The SSL-HANDSHAKE-FAIL error is categorized as a low-severity network adapter issue that can significantly impact your PC's stability. The browser or application cannot establish an encrypted HTTPS connection. When experiencing the SSL handshake failure fault, users often report sudden system crashes, unresponsive behavior, or a blue screen of death (BSOD). In most diagnostic scenarios, this problem is directly triggered by underlying hardware or software complications such as bad system time, obsolete root certificates, firewall blocking tls and antivirus ssl scan. To permanently resolve the SSL-HANDSHAKE-FAIL issue and prevent further system degradation, it is highly recommended to follow our step-by-step troubleshooting guide below, ensuring your network adapter components are functioning correctly.

Common Causes

• Bad system time
• Obsolete root certificates
• Firewall blocking TLS
• Antivirus SSL scan

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Check and correct date/time

  Applying the first fix (Check and correct date/time) addresses the most common root cause of SSL-HANDSHAKE-FAIL and restores baseline functionality.

• 2
  Update the root certificates

  If the problem persists, proceeding with the remaining steps ensures all edge cases related to network instability are covered.

• 3
  Temporarily disable SSL scanning of antivirus
• 4
  Update Windows

Commands & Diagnostics