WiFi "Connected, No Internet" (DNS Probe Finished)

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You are connected to WiFi, but websites won't load and you see a "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED" error.

Symptoms
  • No internet
  • DNS error
  • Apps not working
Possible Causes
  • ISP DNS outage
  • Wrong DNS settings
  • Firewall block

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Change DNS to 8.8.8.8

Manually set your DNS to Google (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1).

2

Flush DNS Cache

Command Prompt > "ipconfig /flushdns".

3

Restart Modem

Forces a fresh connection to your ISP's DNS servers.

When to See a Technician

DNS is the "phonebook" of the internet; if it's broken, your computer knows the name but not the "number" of the site.

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