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This method helps you:
- Fix the ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED error on Chrome
- Address the issue by making DNS changes
The ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED error refers to an issue in your computer's DNS settings or a typo in entering the website address. Resolving ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED on Google Chrome is relatively straightforward, compared to the significant time it used to take to solve it.
Fixing ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED on Google Chrome
In cases of network errors, there are simple ways to check and temporarily address issues like checking internet connection, trying another website, using a different browser, or, if necessary, restarting your computer and home router. If these methods fail, apply the following techniques recommended by Mytour to fix ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED on Google Chrome.
Guide on how to fix err name_not_resolved error on Windows
Method 1: To fix ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED on Google Chrome - the error indicating 'This site can't be reached' - is to clear the DNS Cache on the system. The first step is to use the Flush command to refresh DNS. An easy way to do this is by using the Command Prompt window.
Step 1: Press the Windows + R key combination on your computer keyboard to open the Run dialog. Type cmd and press Enter .
Step 2: The Command Prompt window appears. Enter the following lines, pressing Enter after each line as shown below:
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- netsh winsock reset
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /registerdns
This method will clear the previous DNS Cache and register a new DNS, resolving issues related to unresponsive DNS servers.
Method 2: Change DNS address.
If the above method doesn't resolve the issue, consider manually assigning DNS server addresses on your computer, as there are many free DNS server options available. In this guide, Mytour will use Google's DNS address as it is one of the best options available today.
Step 1: Start by right-clicking on the network icon in the taskbar, then click Open Network and Sharing Center .
Step 2: The Network and Sharing Center window appears, select Change adapter settings .
Step 3: In the next window, choose the network icon you are using, right-click on it, and select Properties.
Step 4: After selecting Properties, you will see information about the network protocol used by the current network connections. To change the DNS address, double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), or select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties.
Step 5: A new dialog box appears, check the Use the following DNS server addresses option and start entering 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 as shown below.
Then check the Validate settings upon exit box and click OK. Restart your computer and check if the ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED issue persists.
Method 3: Reboot Router and Computer.
Rebooting the device can be a way to attempt to resolve this issue. All you need to do is unplug the Router and let it 'rest' for at least 5 minutes.
After plugging it back in, wait until it fully starts and try checking the issue to see if it has been resolved. Similarly on the computer, turn it off, wait about 5 minutes, and then turn it back on.
Method 4: Fix ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED on Google Chrome by disabling DNS prefetching service.
Step 1: Open the Google Chrome browser and click on the three-dot icon in the top right corner of the browser, then select Settings .
Step 2: The Settings window appears, scroll down and select Show advanced settings...
Step 3: In the Security section, uncheck the boxes next to Use a prediction service to help complete searches ... and Use a prediction service to load pages more quickly.
Step 4: Restart Chrome and check again.
Method 5: Explore alternative solutions to fix ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED on Google Chrome, this webpage is not available.
Check Firewall Settings: Make sure your browser is not blocked by the firewall. You can also try temporarily turning off the firewall and checking the issue again.
Remove Software Web Filtering Settings: Uninstall any web filtering software you are using or check settings to see if you are unintentionally blocking websites.
Disable Additional Connections: If you are using multiple internet connections, try disabling additional connections and keep only the main connection or switch between the two.
Attempt Safe Mode Connection: Try connecting in Safe Mode and check if the issue persists.
If you've exhausted all the methods mentioned above and still can't resolve the ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED issue, the last resort might be to reinstall the operating system or update to a higher version of Windows. Installing Windows 10, in particular, can fix almost all internet-related issues, especially addressing ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED error on Windows.
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