People often complain that they cannot access the internet, and the “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN” error is popping on their screen. You will find the answer to this issue here, but you must be aware of the root cause before resolving the issue. This error code usually occurs when the browser fails to understand the IP address of a particular domain name as the problem is related to the DNS settings. Faulty internet browser settings can prevent you from accessing the internet and the website you want. This error also indicates that the webpage you want to visit does not exist. Fortunately, you can fix this issue in minutes by following the different methods given below:
Clean Your DNS Cache Cleaning or wiping away the DNS cache is the primary and essential step to resolve this error from your device. Often, the cache is the root cause, and not cleaning it often peaks the issue. The steps of clearing cache from the desktop depending on the operating system you use. If you are a Windows user, follow these steps:
Following are the steps for Mac users:
Renew Your IP Address You should also check if you have inserted the correct IP address. Renewing the IP address can help fix this issue. Follow these steps on your Windows:
As we mentioned earlier, the DNS server is sometimes the root cause of this error code. If a DNS server fails to work, the websites you want to visit also fail to resolve the domain names leading you to see this error code. You can try changing the DNS servers (you use) to get rid of this issue. Follow these steps to convert your DNS into Google’s public DNS servers on Windows and Mac: On Windows:
Windows desktop uses DNS Client so that your browser can figure out the domain names quickly. Thus, restarting the DNS Client service can help you get rid of the “this site can’t be reached” error in your browser. This method is limited to Windows 10 users, so use the following steps if you have this operating system:
If you are still stuck with this error code, you might want to check your Wi-Fi router as a misconfigured router can also generate this error. You can try resetting all the router settings and check if the problem persists. Use the following steps to reset your router:
No matter what caused you to experience this error on the browser, this guide will help you use and access the browser as before. Source :- https://v7webroot.com/use-these-methods-to-fix-dns_probe_finished_nxdomain-error/ I am Elina John a self-professed security expert. I have been making the people aware of the security threats. My passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. I write for Webroot security products at webroot.com/safe.
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