The error message is a specific network communication failure where the client (your computer) stopped waiting for a file after 60 seconds of total inactivity. This typically occurs during NuGet package restores in Visual Studio or .NET Core operations. Common Causes
Tools like Zscaler or corporate firewalls may pause traffic to scan for threats; if this scanning takes longer than 60 seconds, the client times out.
If you are encountering this error, try these steps in order: The error message is a specific network communication
Strict VPN configurations can block or severely delay specific package feeds.
Corrupted local files can sometimes cause restoration hangs. Run the following command in your terminal: dotnet nuget locals all --clear . If you are encountering this error, try these
Your internet service provider (ISP) or local network is saturated, causing the download stream to cut off.
If your organization uses Zscaler, request that your IT department add your package feed domains (e.g., *.nuget.org ) to the SSL inspection whitelist. Your internet service provider (ISP) or local network
The package source (e.g., NuGet.org ) may be experiencing temporary outages or high load. Immediate Fixes