DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error
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The browser cannot find the IP address for the website you are trying to visit.
Symptoms
- NXDOMAIN error
- Site not found
- Other sites work
Possible Causes
- Stale DNS cache
- Misconfigured DNS server
- Typo in URL
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Flush DNS
Run "ipconfig /flushdns" in Command Prompt (Windows) or terminal (Mac).
2
Change DNS to 8.8.8.8
Use Google's public DNS which is more reliable than most ISP servers.
3
Restart Router
Clears the router's internal DNS cache.
When to See a Technician
If this happens for all sites, your ISP's DNS server is likely down.
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