{"id":419,"date":"2015-07-27T14:47:05","date_gmt":"2015-07-27T14:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sorcim.com\/blog\/?p=419"},"modified":"2025-10-28T22:32:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T22:32:09","slug":"error-netflix-1016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sorcim.com\/blog\/error-netflix-1016","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Netflix Error 1016: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

This error indicates a network connectivity issue with the Netflix service. It typically appears during media playback. In this article, we\u2019ll highlight important causes behind this hassle. <\/p>\n

Fix Connection Dropping Issue<\/b><\/h2>\n

The first possibility is frequent drop-outs in your Internet connectivity. You can fix this issue using Network Diagnostics wizard.<\/p>\n

\"Troubleshoot-Network-Problems\"<\/a><\/p>\n

For Windows 8.1\/ 8:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Press Windows Key + X; choose Control Panel.<\/li>\n
  2. Click Network and Internet | Network and Sharing Center.<\/li>\n
  3. Click \u201cTroubleshoot problems\u201d link on the new page.<\/li>\n
  4. Now you have several options on your screen. Click \u201cInternet Connections\u201d icon and follow the troubleshooter wizard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For Windows 7:<\/h3>\n
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    1. Right-click Network icon in the notification area of your Taskbar.<\/li>\n
    2. Select Troubleshoot problems option.<\/li>\n
    3. Refer to step # 4 under Windows 8.1\/ 8 user\u2019s section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      For Windows Vista:<\/h3>\n
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      1. Right-click the Network icon in system tray area.<\/li>\n
      2. Select Diagnose and Repair. Follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Restart the Router<\/b><\/h2>\n

        There is another possibility of a technical glitch. Switch off the router, shutdown your PC and restart both again. Netflix error 1016 may not appear again.<\/p>\n

        Clear Netflix Cookies<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Cookie issues are very common. Due to unexpected browser shutdown, the cookie files stored in the temporary directory of your hard disk, are corrupted. Clear up Netflix cookies as shown below:<\/p>\n

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        1. Open up your browser.<\/li>\n
        2. Open the\u00a0following URL: http:\/\/www.netflix.com\/clearcookies<\/li>\n
        3. You\u2019ll be prompted to log-in to your account. Enter the User Name and Password, submit details.<\/li>\n
        4. Now you\u2019ll be automatically guided throughout Netflix cookie cleaning process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Switch to a Different Browser<\/b><\/h2>\n

          Some plug-ins, also known as, browser extensions or add-ons, may be causing Netflix error 1016. You may have to try a different browser to check whether the problem still persists.<\/p>\n

          Remove Netflix Reference from the Hosts file<\/b><\/h2>\n

          Hosts file, located in the System32 directory, contains several DNS configurations. Here are some modifications required for this file:<\/p>\n

          \"Run-Notepad-As-Administrator\"<\/a><\/p>\n

          For Windows 8.1\/ 8:<\/h3>\n
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          1. Press Windows Key + X; select Search.<\/li>\n
          2. In the Search Box, type Notepad.<\/li>\n
          3. Select \u201cEverywhere\u201d option from drop down box in case of Windows 8.1. Click Apps icon in case of Windows 8.<\/li>\n
          4. In Search Results, right-click Notepad icon.<\/li>\n
          5. Click Run as administrator icon at the bottom of your screen.<\/li>\n
          6. Now that you\u2019ve Notepad application opened up.<\/li>\n
          7. Click File | Open; locate the following file:\n