I'm running into a frustrating issue with my Ethernet connection on Windows 11 24H2 where the DNS settings keep reverting to manual, unlike my WiFi which automatically uses the right DNS. I've tried a bunch of fixes from modifying registry settings to running netsh commands, and even rolling back and reinstalling the latest Intel driver. It's the only computer out of a few I have that's doing this, and it's really driving me crazy. Is there any way to completely reset the Ethernet connection or maybe delete it from the registry and start fresh?
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It sounds like a real hassle! Just to clarify, when it's set to manual, do you have to enter the DNS before you can browse? Also, are you sure no other apps are interfering? You might want to try running 'ipconfig /flushdns' after setting it to manual and check the DNS registered for the Ethernet adapter. Have you run 'sfc /scannow' in an elevated PowerShell? It might help detect any issues with system files.
I've seen similar issues before, and it can be maddening. When your DNS settings keep reverting, it can feel like a bug in Windows 11. Since you mentioned it might be cosmetic, if the connection works with the manual DNS that gets you online (like 192.168.1.1), then perhaps it’s just not holding the settings for some reason. You could try stopping the updates for this setting to see if that stabilizes things. Let us know if those tests give you any clarity!
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