I'm looking for a lasting solution to the error message, "your computer appears to be correctly configured but the DNS server isn't responding." I've tried a bunch of things like flushing and renewing the DNS, changing DNS servers, resetting my router, checking for driver updates, and disabling the firewall. Some fixes worked for a little while, but the problem keeps coming back. My internet connection is pretty unreliable as well, cutting out at random times. This all started about a year ago, and the troubleshooter consistently points to the DNS issue as the culprit.
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You could reset your network protocol using Powershell or Terminal. Just open it as an admin and run these commands: `netsh winsock reset` followed by `netsh int ip reset`. You might need to restart afterward. It could straighten things out!
Have you tried manually setting your DNS to 8.8.8.8? That sometimes helps with these DNS issues. It’s worth a shot!
First, I recommend fixing your Wi-Fi issue before tackling DNS. If your Wi-Fi isn't stable, the DNS server won't be able to respond properly. Make sure your connection is solid!
My Wi-Fi works perfectly on all my other devices, so I'm not sure what's going on with my computer.
Yeah, I already gave that one a whirl, but it didn’t stick.