{"id":312,"date":"2024-01-21T19:35:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T14:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/?p=312"},"modified":"2024-01-21T19:35:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T14:05:09","slug":"dns-server-not-responding-how-to-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/dns-server-not-responding-how-to-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"DNS Server Not Responding Error? Here\u2019s How To Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;DNS server not responding&#8221; error is a common issue that can occur on a Windows computer. DNS (Domain Name System) is responsible for translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on a network. When your computer encounters issues communicating with the DNS server, you may see the &#8220;DNS server not responding&#8221; error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"459\" src=\"http:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DNS-1024x459.jpg\" alt=\"DNS\" class=\"wp-image-313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DNS-1024x459.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DNS-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DNS-768x344.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DNS.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Here are some steps to troubleshoot and fix this issue:<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#restart-your-router-and-modem\">Restart Your Router and Modem:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#use-googles-public-dns\">Use Google&#8217;s Public DNS:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#flush-dns-cache\">Flush DNS Cache:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#reset-tcp-ip\">Reset TCP\/IP:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#check-for-malware\">Check for Malware:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#update-network-drivers\">Update Network Drivers:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#disable-i-pv-6\">Disable IPv6:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#contact-your-isp\">Contact Your ISP:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"restart-your-router-and-modem\"><strong>Restart Your Router and Modem:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn off your router and modem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wait for about 10-15 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn them back on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Restart-WiFi-router.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Restart-WiFi-router.webp 836w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Restart-WiFi-router-300x175.webp 300w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Restart-WiFi-router-768x448.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow some time for the devices to restart and establish a connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-googles-public-dns\"><strong>Use Google&#8217;s Public DNS:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Change your DNS server settings to use Google&#8217;s Public DNS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the &#8220;Network and Sharing Center&#8221; on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on &#8220;Change adapter settings.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right-click on your active network connection and select &#8220;Properties.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DNS-google-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DNS-google-1.webp 400w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DNS-google-1-300x154.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select &#8220;Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)&#8221; and click on &#8220;Properties.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the option to &#8220;Use the following DNS server addresses&#8221; and enter the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click &#8220;OK&#8221; to save the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flush-dns-cache\"><strong>Flush DNS Cache:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/flush-dns.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/flush-dns.jpg 947w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/flush-dns-247x200.jpg 247w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/flush-dns-768x623.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Type the following command and press Enter: <code>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will flush the DNS resolver cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reset-tcp-ip\"><strong>Reset TCP\/IP:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open Command Prompt as an administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each\n\n<code>netsh int ip reset <\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/netsh.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/netsh.png 1002w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/netsh-300x41.png 300w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/netsh-768x105.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><code>netsh winsock reset<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"132\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/netsh-winsock-reset-command-1-1024x132.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/netsh-winsock-reset-command-1-1024x132.png 1024w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/netsh-winsock-reset-command-1-300x39.png 300w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/netsh-winsock-reset-command-1-768x99.png 768w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/netsh-winsock-reset-command-1.png 1110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restart your computer after running these commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"check-for-malware\"><strong>Check for Malware:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run a full antivirus and anti-malware scan on your computer to ensure there are no malicious programs affecting your network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/malware-check.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/malware-check.png 628w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/malware-check-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"update-network-drivers\"><strong>Update Network Drivers:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure that your network drivers are up-to-date. You can do this through the Device Manager on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/update.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/update.png 398w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/update-216x200.png 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disable-i-pv-6\"><strong>Disable IPv6:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the network adapter properties, uncheck the &#8220;Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP\/IPv6)&#8221; option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IPV6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-323\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-your-isp\"><strong>Contact Your ISP:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the issue persists, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and inform them of the problem. There might be an issue with their Domain Name System servers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"609\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/isp.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-324\" style=\"width:484px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/isp.jpg 609w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/isp-199x200.jpg 199w, https:\/\/vpswebhostingindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/isp-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember to restart your computer after making any changes to apply the settings. If the problem persists, it might be helpful to consult with a technical support professional or your ISP for further assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;DNS server not responding&#8221; error is a common networking issue encountered on Windows computers, indicating a failure in establishing a connection with the Domain Name System <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vpswebhostingindia.com\/vps-hosting\/\">server<\/a>. It is responsible for translating human-readable domain names into the corresponding IP addresses necessary for communication between devices on a network. When this error occurs, it disrupts the process of converting domain names into IP addresses, thereby hindering the ability of your computer to access websites or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To troubleshoot and resolve this error, several steps can be taken. First, restarting your router and modem can help refresh the network connection. If the problem persists, changing your Domain Name System server settings to use Google&#8217;s Public Domain Name System may be beneficial. This involves accessing your network settings, selecting the TCP\/IPv4 properties, and entering Google&#8217;s Domain Name System server addresses (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4). Flushing the Domain Name System cache and resetting the TCP\/IP stack through command prompts are additional measures to clear potential conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malware can also be a culprit, so running a thorough antivirus and anti-malware scan is recommended. Checking for updated network drivers and disabling IPv6 in network adapter properties might address compatibility issues. If these steps do not resolve the problem, contacting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is advised, as there could be issues with their Domain Name System servers that require their attention and resolution. 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