Fix PuTTy Fatal Error, Network Error on Windows Computers [Guide]

Fix PuTTy Fatal Error, Network Error on Windows Computers [Guide]

PuTTY is a free and open-source terminal emulator. The software helps us to configure routers, switches, and other networking devices via the command line. It supports many network protocols, including SCP, SSH, Telnet, rlogin, and raw socket connection. However, a lot of users are reporting seeing PuTTy Fatal Error while trying to make the connection between devices. In this tutorial, we will know the causes of this error and see what we can do if our computer says Network Error and the accompanying message could vary as follows:

PuTTy Fatal Error, Network Error

Software caused connection abort
Connection timed out
Connection refused

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PuTTY is software used to connect to remote computers over a secure connection. It can be used to create a Secure Shell (SSH) between 2 devices, open a Terminal Over A Network (telnet) connection, and offer a few other options as well. However, it can throw a few errors from time to time.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.