dns_probe_finished_nxdomain how to fix

The “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN” error typically means your computer can’t find the IP address of a website. This can be caused by various factors, including incorrect DNS settings, a corrupted cache, or even a temporary network issue. To fix it, you can try releasing and renewing your IP address, restarting the DNS client service, changing your DNS servers, clearing your browser cache, and restarting your computer. 

Here’s a more detailed breakdown of potential solutions:

1. Basic Troubleshooting:

• Restart your computer: A simple restart can often resolve temporary glitches. 
• Check the domain name: Ensure you’ve typed the domain name correctly. 
• Verify network connection: Make sure you have a stable internet connection. 

2. DNS-Related Solutions:

• Release and renew IP address: Use the command ipconfig /release followed by ipconfig /renew in the command prompt to release and renew your IP address. 
• Flush DNS cache: Use ipconfig /flushdns this to clear your local DNS cache. 
• Restart DNS client service: Restart the DNS client service through the Services Manager or Command Prompt. 
• Change DNS servers: Consider using public DNS servers like Google’s 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 or Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1. 

3. Browser-Specific Solutions:

• Clear browser cache and cookies: Clear your browser’s cache and cookies, especially if you’re using a browser like Chrome. 
• Reset Chrome flags: If you’re using Chrome, you can reset all flags in the chrome://flags page. 
• Disable VPN or antivirus: Temporarily disable any VPN or antivirus software that might be interfering with your connection. 

4. Other Solutions:

• Check local hosts file: Verify that the local hosts file doesn’t contain any incorrect entries that might be interfering with DNS resolution. 
• Check domain DNS records: Make sure your domain’s DNS records are correctly configured. 
• Update network drivers: Outdated network drivers can cause connection problems. 
• Contact your ISP: If none of the above steps work, there might be an issue with your ISP’s DNS servers. 

5. Advanced Troubleshooting:

• Start in Safe Mode: Boot your computer into Safe Mode to isolate the issue. If the error persists, it might be a system-level problem. 
• Disable peer-to-peer features: Disable Windows’ peer-to-peer features if you’re using them. 
• Test with a different browser: See if the issue is specific to a particular browser. 

By systematically trying these solutions, you should be able to identify and resolve the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error.