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The DNS Server plays a crucial role in determining your Internet accessibility. When you encounter the 'DNS Server not responding' error, it indicates a complete Internet disconnection on your computer despite no network issues. This issue commonly occurs on computers running Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Fixing the 'DNS Server not responding' error on Win 7/8
Step 1: Click on the Computer icon in the system tray -->Open Network and Sharing Center
Alternatively, Click Start Menu --> Control Panel --> Network and Internet --> Change adapter settings
Step 2: Right-click on Local Area Connection --> Properties
Step 3: The Local Area Connection Properties window opens -->Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) --> Properties
Step 4: Modify the DNS address in the Use the following DNS Server addresses section
- Preferred DNS Server: 208.67.222.222
- Alternate DNS Server: 208.67.220.220
Check the box next to Validate settings upon exit. Click OK
Step 5: Open Command Prompt (refer to an article on how to open cmd on your operating system, the steps to open cmd are mostly the same on different Windows versions.) Type IPCONFIG /ALL --> Enter. Now, note down the Physical Address
Step 6: Continue by typing ncpa.cpl in Command Prompt, the Network Connections window will open by right-clicking on the network icon, then choose Open Network and Sharing Center > click on the connected network > select Properties > Configure
Step 7: Select the Advanced >Network Address tab in the Property section.
In the Value field, enter the Physical address displayed in the Command Prompt window (remember to remove the hyphens).
Click OK and restart your computer
By following the steps above, you can easily resolve the 'DNS Server not responding' error on Windows 7/8. After restarting your computer, it will be connected to the Internet as usual.
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