Connectivity unable to reach DNS

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Your device can connect to IPs but cannot translate names (like google.com) into addresses.

Symptoms
  • "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET"
  • IPs work, names don't
  • Slow page lookups
Possible Causes
  • DNS server down
  • Incorrect DNS settings
  • Firewall blocking port 53

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Flush DNS Cache

Run "ipconfig /flushdns" to clear old, potentially broken records.

2

Set Manual DNS

Go to network settings and set DNS to 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).

3

Restart DNS Client Service

In Windows Services, restart the "DNS Client" service.

When to See a Technician

DNS issues are often mistaken for "no internet" because the browser fails to load any named sites.

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