How to fix DNS Server not responding issues on Windows 10, 8 and 7

The most irritating thing is the point at which we're searching or when we need to skim the web, yet all of a sudden it is not associated. This can transpire modem or LAN web system clients. When you run the Troubleshooter, and you may get this mistake: The gadget or asset (DNS server) is not reacting. The accurate mistake would be: You PC has all the earmarks of being effectively designed, however the gadget or asset (DNS server) is not reacting. There will be a notification that says "DNS server blunder" when you are not associated with the web. Along these lines, through this article, we will have a look about How to alter "DNS server not reacting" issue. Before you go to the troubleshooter, you are ideal to comprehend the importance of DNS server.

What is a DNS server?

DNS server will be server that can serve demands from the customer to decide the location utilized by a space. For example, You might need to get to twitter.com or facebook.com, then the DNS server will read the location of the twitter or facebook so that your PC can get to twitter and facebook through the web. Normally, in utilizing a DNS server, you need to incorporate the location of the server in the IP address setting on your PC. The Internet administration suppliers generally as of now give the location of the DNS server that you can utilize.

Causes of the DNS not responding

1.         This can be brought on by the invalid configuration in the IP address setting on your PC.

2.        Sometimes it is brought on by an infection that can change your DNS

3.        Sometimes you miss-sort the space name server.

 

In this manner, you won't have the capacity to search the web in light of the fact that DNS server is not found. In any case, you ought not stress, since regardless you can settle the DNS server.

Pros of using DNS

1. It is very easy because the user no longer troubled to remember the IP address of a computer, simply host name.
2. It is also consistent, the IP address of a computer may be changed, but host name should not be changed.
3. It is also quite simple, easy to configure DNS server.

Con of using DNS

1. The users cannot use many names to search for domain names both on the Internet and intranet.

How To Fix DNS Server Not Responding Error On Windows

There are numerous steps to fix the issue. Follow the instructions showed below, here, we use Windows 7 ultimate, or you can also use windows, windows 8, windows 8.1, windows 10.

Method 1: Restart the router

Remove the power cord from your router. After all lights on the router had gone out, wait for at least 10 seconds, and reconnect the power cord to the router.

Method 2: Change The DNS Server Addresses

Let’s say that you are connected to a WiFi or wireless network using a router:

1.         Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Here, you can see your dynamic systems.

2.        After that, you can double tap the system associated appeared under Connect and Disconnect.

3.        Next, you will see the window of Wireless Network Connection status, and afterward select Properties.

4.        In this system association properties, you need to choose or agenda the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then snap Properties.

5.        In this window of Internet Protocol variant 4 (TCP/IPv4), change the get DNS server address consequently into Use the accompanying DNS server addresses. Fill the Preferred DNS Server with "208.67.222.222" and Alternate DNS Server with 208.67.220.220. You can likewise go for default Google DNS, by topping off Preferred DNS Server: 8.8.8.8 and Alternate DNS Server: 8.8.4.4.

6.        Check "Validate Settings Upon Exit" box took after by clicking OK.

7.         Then, click OK and completion, then you can restart your PC.

 

Method 3: Modify Router Configuration

We will enter the same DNS address in the router configuration and modify physical address.

1.       Firstly, press Windows + R from your console and type "cmd.exe" and press Enter.

2.        In this command prompt you can type "ipconfig/all", then you will see some data about your adapter.

You will see "Physical Address" for instance "28-E3-47-45-23-30" (this is only a case, the location relies on upon your adapter, so you are not required to spare this specimen address). For this situation, you need to remember your adapter physical location.

3.        Next, it is possible that you can go to the Wireless system association properties, or you can utilize an alternate route by writing "NCPA.CPL" on the Start and hit the enterClick Properties on the system adapter.

4.        At the window Wireless system association properties, you can click Configure.

5.        Go to the window of Wireless system adapter properties.

6.        Click Advance on the tab, and after that select "System Address".

7.         Select the "value" spiral button, and after that you can enter the physical location that you have retained or composed some time recently. In this example, you can enter, for example, "28-E3-47-45-23-30", however you are no compelling reason to utilize the dash "28E347452330" (enter in view of your adapter physical location).

8.        Next, select "ok", and after that Restart your PC or tablet. What's more, see whether the association is as of now working or not.

Method 4: Reset DNS Settings

If none of the above methods turns out to be fruitful, try this one to solve the dns server isn t responding. You can use the Ipconfig command-line tool to reset the DNS settings. To do this, follow these steps:

• Click Start, search “command prompt”, right-click Command Prompt and then click Run as administrator.
• Type the following commands and press Enter after each command.

ipconfig /flushdns

ipconfig /registerdns

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

Method 5: Some Other Methods

Those are several steps to resolve DNS server problem. However, if you still have some difficulties to fix it, you can go to an online forum and have some guidance. In fact, the steps showed above are quite effective and it usually works. You can also try other two methods mentioned below.

Disable any Extra Connection

Always it’s best to have only one connection. Sometimes, windows install extra connections even if you never use them. So you need to remove the other connections to avoid any kind of connection issue.

Steps to check extra connections:

1. To find extra connections navigate to Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change Adapter Settings.
2. Then check if there is any extra connection other than the one you are using.
3. If you find any, right-click on it and click Delete.

Try Connecting in Safe Mode 

Booting your computer in safe mood will only load the needed files for windows. Try to connect in safe mode; if it’s not showing error then some third party software is causing the issue.

Steps to connect in Safe Mode:

1. Reboot your computer and hold down the F8 key.
2. Then select Safe mode with networking from the list of options.
3. Test the connection and if you can connect, then probably any of the third party program is causing the issue. ( These third party software can be a firewall or antivirus software.