{"id":140913,"date":"2023-07-04T03:56:48","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T03:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=140913"},"modified":"2025-04-11T04:29:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T04:29:15","slug":"fix-dns-server-not-responding-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-dns-server-not-responding-error","title":{"rendered":"[SOLVED] \u2018Your Computer Appears to be Correctly Configured, but the Device or Resource (DNS server) is not Responding\u2019 Error"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p>I was unable to access a website and when ran the Network Troubleshooter, I came across an error message &ndash; &ldquo;Your Computer Appears to be Correctly Configured, but the Device or Resource (DNS server) is not Responding&rdquo;, &nbsp;What to do?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p>Several users who have tried running the network troubleshooter after being unable to open a website while encountering the above-mentioned error message. As per many affected users, this error message pops up in numerous scenarios like while accessing a particular website or launching a web application or while installing Windows updates.<\/p><p>Basically, anything that requires the internet gets affected and starts causing various problems. If you&rsquo;re also facing this issue, don&rsquo;t panic as there are ways to resolve this error from your PC. Let&rsquo;s look at them in detail.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-the-dns-error-message-display?\">What Causes the DNS Error Message Display?<\/h2><p>Users encounter the &lsquo;<em>Your Computer Appears to be Correctly Configured, but the Device or Resource (DNS server) is not Responding&rsquo;<\/em> error message due to numerous reasons, such as:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faulty internet connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improper\/Incorrect proxy settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNS issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem at the ISP&rsquo;s end<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware issue (Faulty modem\/router\/damaged cables)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty or outdated network drivers<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-resolve-the-&lsquo;dns-server-is-not-responding&rsquo;-error-message\">Methods to Resolve the &lsquo;DNS Server is not Responding&rsquo; Error Message<\/h2><p>Below are some employable methods to fix &lsquo;DNS Server is not Responding&rsquo; error.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-switch-off-on-the-router\">Method 1: Switch OFF &amp; ON the Router<\/h3><p>Switching the router OFF and ON resets the connection, which helps in fixing internet-related issues. Simply turn off the router, wait for a minute or two, and then turn it back ON. This should fix the problem. However, if the issue persists, move on to the subsequent methods.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-run-the-internet-troubleshooter\">Method 2: Run the Internet Troubleshooter<\/h3><p>If you have tried all the basic troubleshooting methods like switching your router OFF and ON and yet you can see the &lsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/learning\/dns\/what-is-a-dns-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DNS server<\/a> not responding&rsquo; error message, try running the built-in troubleshooter. Here are the steps &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + I<\/strong> to open <strong>Windows Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-update-security.jpg\" alt=\"open update and security in the settings app \" class=\"wp-image-140917 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-update-security.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-update-security-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-update-security-150x92.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> in the left pane and then on <strong>Additional troubleshooters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-troubleshoot-additional-troubleshooters.jpg\" alt=\"click on additional troubleshooters to troubleshoot the dns server is not responding error\" class=\"wp-image-140919 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-troubleshoot-additional-troubleshooters.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-troubleshoot-additional-troubleshooters-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-troubleshoot-additional-troubleshooters-150x111.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the <strong>Internet Connections<\/strong> troubleshooter and select it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-internet-connections-run.jpg\" alt=\"run the internet troubleshooter to fix the Your Computer Appears to be Correctly Configured, but the Device or Resource (DNS server) is not Responding error message\" class=\"wp-image-140921 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-internet-connections-run.jpg 486w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-internet-connections-run-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-internet-connections-run-150x151.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-internet-connections-run-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the wizard finds any issues, fix them by following the instructions as prompted on the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart the computer once the troubleshooting is complete and try accessing the website\/app.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-3-update-repair-network-adapter-driver\">Method 3: Update\/Repair Network Adapter Driver<\/h3><p>Outdated or corrupted component drivers can cause them to malfunction, thereby causing errors and issues. A network adapter driver manages communications between your computer and the network adapter. If you are running an old or corrupted driver, you will probably end up encountering the DNS server issue.<\/p><p>You can update the Network Adapter driver to fix this issue. Here&rsquo;s what to do &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + X<\/strong> and click on <strong>Device Manager<\/strong> from the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"268\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-device-manager.jpg\" alt=\"open device manager\" class=\"wp-image-140923 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-device-manager.jpg 268w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-device-manager-133x300.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-device-manager-150x338.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the <strong>Network adapters<\/strong> entry and expand it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the network adapter that your computer uses to connect to the internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on it and click on <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"521\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-network-adapters-highlighted-properties.jpg\" alt=\"expand the devices and right click on the network adaptor to update its driver\" class=\"wp-image-140924 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-network-adapters-highlighted-properties.jpg 521w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-network-adapters-highlighted-properties-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-network-adapters-highlighted-properties-150x157.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>Driver<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Here, you can do two things, update the driver or uninstall and reinstall it.<\/p><p><strong>To update the driver &ndash;<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>Update Driver<\/strong> button and follow the instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-driver-update.jpg\" alt=\"update device driver to fix the DNS server is not Responding error message\" class=\"wp-image-140926 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-driver-update.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-driver-update-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-driver-update-150x177.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restart your computer after installing the updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>To uninstall the driver &ndash;<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Uninstall Device<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-driver-uninstall.jpg\" alt=\"uninstall the driver to fix the Your Computer Appears to be Correctly Configured, but the Device or Resource (DNS server) is not Responding error message\" class=\"wp-image-140927 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-driver-uninstall.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-driver-uninstall-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-driver-uninstall-150x177.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It will ask you to confirm your action. Provide confirmation and proceed with uninstalling the driver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart the computer. Windows will automatically install the driver.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-4-change-the-dns-server\">Method 4: Change the DNS Server<\/h3><p>In majority of cases, your computer automatically uses the server of your ISP&rsquo;s DNS, if you don&rsquo;t add the values manually. Also, if there&rsquo;s an issue at the ISP&rsquo;s end, then also, you could face the <strong>&lsquo;DNS server is not responding&rsquo; <\/strong>error message. You can fix it by following a couple of steps mentioned below &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + R<\/strong> and type <strong>ncpa.cpl<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-command-1.jpg\" alt=\"open run utility and execute a command in it\" class=\"wp-image-140928 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-command-1.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-command-1-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-command-1-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the network adapter your computer is using currently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-wifi-properties-blur-stellar.jpg\" alt=\"open properties of the network device to change the dns server\" class=\"wp-image-140929 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-wifi-properties-blur-stellar.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-wifi-properties-blur-stellar-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-wifi-properties-blur-stellar-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double-click on the <strong>Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP\/IPV4)<\/strong> label.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-highlighted.jpg\" alt=\"click on tcp\/ipv4 to modify its settings\" class=\"wp-image-140930 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-highlighted.jpg 362w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-highlighted-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-highlighted-150x194.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Obtain an IP address automatically<\/strong> and <strong>Obtain DNS server address automatically<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-both-obtain-automatic-options.jpg\" alt=\"click on opbtain ip address automatically \" class=\"wp-image-140931 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-both-obtain-automatic-options.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-both-obtain-automatic-options-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-both-obtain-automatic-options-150x171.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, if these are already selected, then select <strong>Use the following DNS server addresses<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add <strong>8.8.8.8<\/strong> &amp; <strong>8.8.4.4<\/strong> in the boxes present in front of the <strong>preferred DNS server<\/strong> and the <strong>Alternate DNS server<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-second-section-ok.jpg\" alt=\"fill in the dns server to fix the dns server is not responding error message\" class=\"wp-image-140932 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-second-section-ok.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-second-section-ok-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-second-section-ok-150x171.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>OK<\/strong> and <strong>Restart<\/strong> your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Changing the DNS server should fix the &lsquo;Your Computer Appears to be Correctly Configured, but the Device or Resource (DNS server) is not Responding&rsquo; error message. However, if you are still facing the issue, learn next how to flush the DNS cache.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-5-flush-dns-cache\">Method 5: Flush DNS Cache<\/h3><p>The DNS cache is the information that contains all the websites that you have visited previously. It cuts down on the DNS lookup time every time you try to visit the same websites. However, if this cache gets corrupted, it could cause you to face DNS-related problems. In such a case, you can use an elevated command prompt to execute a few commands to clear the DNS cache. Follow the steps in the given order &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + R<\/strong> and type <strong>CMD<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER<\/strong> to open it with administrator privileges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Execute the following commands in the given order one by one &ndash;<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>netsh int ip reset<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>netsh advfirewall reset<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>netsh winsock reset<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>ipconfig \/release<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>ipconfig \/renew<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-commands-1.jpg\" alt=\"execute the commands in cmd to fix the dns server is not responding error message\" class=\"wp-image-140937 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-commands-1.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-commands-1-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mark-commands-1-150x71.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you have executed all of the above commands, restart your computer. You should now be able to access the website or the service that got stalled due to the DNS server error.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dns-server-is-now-responding\">DNS SERVER IS NOW RESPONDING<\/h2><p>A fault with the internet connection causes our work to stall or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-find-lost-missing-files-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">loss of important data<\/a>. In this post, we discussed some methods you can use to fix the &lsquo;DNS server is not responding&rsquo; error message. In case you&rsquo;re facing the same error message while visiting random websites, you can also try disabling or uninstalling your VPN.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I was unable to access a website and when ran the Network&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-dns-server-not-responding-error\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">[SOLVED] \u2018Your Computer Appears to be Correctly Configured, but the Device or Resource (DNS server) is not Responding\u2019 Error<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":140945,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[692],"tags":[922,5087],"class_list":["post-140913","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows-data-recovery-standard","tag-windows-data-recovery","tag-windows-errors","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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