One Computer Cannot Resolve Websites While Other Devices Work
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MellowPine42
Every website fails to load on this computer with a DNS address error, but other devices connected to the same Wi‑Fi work normally. I have already tried setting DNS servers to 8.8.8.8 and 1.1.1.1, clearing the DNS cache, restarting the router, and temporarily disabling antivirus software. What else can I check to find and fix the problem?
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First confirm whether the computer has internet connectivity beyond the browser. Open Command Prompt and run `ping google.com`, then try `ipconfig /renew`. If the ping cannot find the host, the computer is still failing DNS resolution rather than having a browser-only problem.
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You can test the connection independently of the browser with PowerShell. Run `Test-NetConnection your-site.example -Port 443` and check the result. A successful test points toward a browser or browser-configuration issue; a failed test suggests the computer's network adapter, DNS settings, or Windows networking stack needs further troubleshooting.
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MellowPine42: The ping says it could not find host google.com, and `ipconfig /renew` produced an error as well.