DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error:
How to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN – video tutorial
If you prefer a visual guide, here’s a video tutorial for solving the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error:
1. Flush the DNS cache
Flushing the DNS cache is one of the most recommended solutions to fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error.
The DNS cache keeps all the IP addresses of the websites a client previously visited using the same computer. However, some IP addresses in the DNS cache may be outdated, leaving the computer unable to find the right website.
Here is a simple way to fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error by flushing the DNS cache for Windows, macOS, and Google Chrome users.
2. Release and renew the IP address
If the previous method didn’t work, try this more in-depth clearing of the DNS cache. It can troubleshoot network connection issues by giving up the lease to your computer’s old IP address and requesting a new one.
Here’s how to release and renew an IP address on Windows and Mac:
Windows
- Right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
- Insert the commands below and press Enter between each one:
ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew
- Enter the following commands to reset your previous IP settings and reinstate the Winsock Catalog. Doing this can also prevent potential errors due to malicious scripts from downloaded files.
netsh int ip set dns netsh winsock reset
- Once done, close the command prompt and restart the computer. Then open the browser to see whether the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN message persists.
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- ipconfig /release
- ipconfig /flushdns
- ipconfig /renew
- netsh int ip set dns
- netsh winsock reset
