One Computer Gets DNS Errors While Other Devices Work Normally
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MellowCedar42
Whenever I try to open a website on one computer, I get a DNS address error and the page will not load. Other devices connected to the same Wi-Fi work normally. I have already tried switching DNS servers to 8.8.8.8 and 1.1.1.1, clearing the DNS cache, restarting the router, and temporarily disabling my antivirus. What else should I check?
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First verify whether the computer has working connectivity outside the browser. Open Command Prompt and run `ping google.com`, then try `ipconfig /renew`. If the ping says it cannot find the host, the problem is still DNS or the network configuration rather than the browser.
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You can also test the connection directly from PowerShell with `Test-NetConnection yourwebsite.com -Port 443`. A successful result means the computer can reach the site and the issue is probably limited to the browser. If it fails, the problem is affecting the computer's network connection itself.
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