How to Resolve DNS Issues on Windows 10

If you have to access the internet, your DNS must work without any problems. However, there have been several cases where users have experienced an issue related to DNS on Windows 10.

If you fall in this category, this article should help you resolve your DNS Windows 10 issues and explain why you may encounter them.

Why is my computer having DNS issues?

For most users, a range of factors will cause this problem. Some of the prevalent triggers include the following:

• Outdated or faulty network adapters: This is usually one of the leading causes of the DNS issue. You can expect the system to throw several errors when you have outdated components.
• Unfavorable power settings: When your power setting conflicts with that of the DNS, a DNS issue is possible.
• Wrong wireless router configuration: You may have used the wrong wireless router settings. Bad configurations will limit your access to the internet.
• Malware affecting the DNS: If your computer has some malware, there are chances that it will begin to affect the DNS.
• Weak internet signals: Sometimes, you need to check your internet setting to see the strength and figure out the problem.
• Misconfigured DNS settings: The misconfigured DNS setting can cause errors. Hence, the effect can be that you will not be able to access the internet.

Therefore, after identifying the problems or causes, we can now proffer suitable solutions. The solutions we have gathered can significantly help you.

How do I resolve a DNS problem in Windows?

1. Command Prompt

1. Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard to open the Power User Menu.
2. Choose the Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
   
3. When the Command Prompt finally opens, enter the following lines of codes and press Enter after each:
   ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /registerdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
NETSH winsock reset catalog
NETSH int ipv4 reset reset.log
NETSH int ipv6 reset reset.log
Exit

After doing this, close the Command Prompt, and check if the issue is solved. Users have commented that this worked for them.

2. Turn off the Windows update peer-to-peer download

1. Press the Windows key + I hotkeys to open the Settings app.
2. Then choose the Update & Security option.
   
3. Click on the Advanced options.
   
4. Having done that, click on the Delivery Optimization option.
   
5. Simply toggle the switch for Allow downloads from other PCs. Then finally, select PCs on my local network.
   
   

Windows updates can sometimes cause DNS issues. A viable solution is that you should disable peer-to-peer downloads for Windows updates.

3. Manually update the driver

1. Press the Windows key + X combination and click Device Manager.
   
2. Next, double-click on the Network adapters option to expand it.
   
3. Then, right-click on the drivers and select Uninstall device option.
4. After uninstalling it, click on the Scan for hardware changes button.
   
5. Then locate your computer’s network adapter again, right-click on it, and select Update driver.
   
6. Finally, choose the Search automatically for drivers option.
   

After this, you should wait for Windows 10 to download and install the appropriate software.

4. Power-cycle the modem, router, and computer

1. First, switch OFF the modem, router, and computer.
2. Then start only the modem and wait about 2-3 minutes for all the lights to stabilize.
3. Next, you should turn on the router and wait for about 2-3 minutes till the light on the router is stable.
4. Finally, turn on the computer.

Should the system not pick up the IP address correctly, the following solution should come in handy.

5. Change the Power plan

1. Press Window + R hotkeys to open the Run window and type the command below.
   powercfg.cpl 
2. Then, click Enter on your keyboard or Ok to open the Power Options window.
   
3. Select the High Performance power option from all the available power plan options.
   

These solutions should help you solve the DNS issues on your Windows 10 computer. Network issues are prevalent with Windows systems but can be resolved as soon as you understand the causes.

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