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How to fix DNS Server Not Responding

Error Normally
Open command prompt window by clicking on Run > cmd (run with administrator
privilege)
netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt This will reset the ip
type netsh winsock reset. This command will create a prompt to restart the computer,
dont restart now. This will help reset winsock settings. Although resetting winsock is not
related to this error, this might be helpful in fixing other issues which can lead to this
error.
type ipconfig /flushdns This will help in flushing the stored DNS cache.
Restart the computer and check if the issue is fixed.
Try this step if you still have the same problem.
Do a power cycle of modem and computer. Turn off your computer and then turn off the
modem and router (if present). Keep it turned off for 5mts and then restart all the
devices.
Check if the issue is fixed.
Still if the issue is not fixed, try the steps below.
Press Windows Key + R. In the run window, type ncpa.cpl. This will open network
connections
right click local area connection, then click properties
Select Internet protocol version(TCP/IPv4), then click properties
Select internet protocol ,select use the following DNS server address
change DNS server address to global DNS value given below
Preferred 208.67.222.222
Alternate 208.67.220.220 (You can also use Googles DNS address preferred
8.8.8.8 and alternate 8.8.4.4)
Check if issue is fixed. Changing the Preferred and Alternate error usually fix most of
the cases.
How to fix DNS Server Not Responding
Error because of a corrupted security
Security software is another major culprit responsible for DNS Server Not Responding error.
Every security software tends to get corrupted over a period of time for reasons ranging
from file corruption while updating files, conflicts with other software or indirect changes to
security settings as a result of intentional or unintentional changes made on your PC. This
might cause the security software to block internet connection.
1) Disable security software especially the firewall settings. Then check if the issue is
fixed.
If not follow the next step
2)Check if the internet works fine in safe mode with networking
Safe mode is a troubleshooting mode which allows only the essential operating system files
and drivers to load.In safe mode with networking, apart from the basic OS files and drivers,
network driver is also loaded which enable internet connection.The logic If the internet
connection works fine in safe mode with networking,then third party services or driver is
responsible for the problem by blocking the internet connection. If the issue is still not fixed,
then it might be some other problem.
How to start computer in safe mode with networking?
Shut down the computer
Turn it on. As soon as the screen displays, keep tapping F8 key continuously on the
keyboard
Select Safe Mode with Networking (If you use USB drive for internet connection, it
wont work as USB drivers wont get loaded in safe mode with networking)
Check the internet connection. If the connection works fine, restart the computer
normally.Configure security software properly to allow internet connection.
(Note: In certain cases,if the security software is damaged beyond repair disabling or
reconfiguring it wont work . I highly recommend uninstalling the security
software.Make sure to re-install it)

DNS server not responding showing only
for some websites
Sometimes the error message happens to only some websites. Of course, you can check if
the website in question is working
using www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com or http://downorisitjustme.com. But what if this is
happening on authority websites like Google, Microsoft or Yahoo. You cannot expect these
websites to be down and it happens very rarely. The solution mentioned below is simple
and it worked very well for me. I apologize for not having any logical explanation to why this
error happens only to some websites. You are always welcome to share your opinion on
this.
Open ncpa.cpl from Start tab. Open network connections
Right click local area connection, then click properties
Select Internet protocol version(TCP/IPv4), then click properties
Select internet protocol ,select use the following DNS server address
change DNS server address to global DNS value given below
Preferred DNS Sever 208.67.222.222
Alternate DNS Server 208.67.220.220
Providing the global DNS should fix the issue. In some cases, this solution might be
temporary as the error message might return after a week or month (This happened to me).
The trick is to now to remove the global DNS and select obtain DNS server address
automatically. Then if it happens again, change it to global DNS. Switching between
alternate DNS server address and automatic DNS server should fix the problem.
Other solutions to try for DNS Server Not
Responding(If above mentioned methods
fail)
This solution works for wireless connection issuesStart -> control panel -
> network and sharing center -> change adapter settings on the left side ->
disable Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter, if present.
If Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter is not present in the location, go to
device manager and disable it. Start -> Run ->Type devmgmt.msc -
>Click View tab ->Select Show Hidden devices ->Expand Network Adapters ->
Disable Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter, if present
Check the status
Disable Internet Protocol Version 6
Start -> Run -> Type ncpa.cpl -> Right click Local Area Connection or your current
connection ->Select Properties -> Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6.Restart and
check the status.

System restore feature enable you to restore your computer to a previous date and
time when the computer was working fine. I rarely recommend system restore as a
solution because most of the time system restore just mask the real problem and give a
temporary solution. But considering the fact that you tried all the above steps and none
fixed the problem, try doing a system restore to a date when the internet was working
fine in your computer.
Try doing a system restore as mentioned in the link.

If none of this worked, contact your ISP to get further help in fixing the problem.
Hope this article helped you in fixing DNS Server Not Responding Error. Feel free to add
your comments and questions if you need any help on the topic. Please care to share this
topic.


Please check this comment from Ariel Hanks on how the issue was fixed
Update: Solution for COMCAST GATEWAY routers. If you are a comcast customer and like me
you experience DNS Dhcp and Autoconfig errors and your upload speeds are fine over wifi
but the download speeds are slow and inconsistant, yet when in safe mode or hardwired
you have no problems. Then do the following. !rst step call tech support at comcast and
ask them to guide you to disabling WMM (wireless multimedia messaging) under advanced
settings/ QOS/ Wmm. If your router does not have this option then buy your own wifi
router and you might as well get a modem and save the monthly fee.

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