{"id":1309,"date":"2022-03-18T13:21:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T13:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=1309"},"modified":"2026-05-27T02:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T02:32:34","slug":"how-to-fix-the-dns-server-isnt-responding-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/2022\/03\/18\/how-to-fix-the-dns-server-isnt-responding-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix \u2018The DNS Server isn\u2019t responding\u2019 error"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you may suddenly lose Internet access and see an error message such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c519e9c633f1b0d2cbe22fe5566a0c9\">\u201cThe DNS server isn\u2019t responding.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb0bd01e334b7a130edd56ed2423928d\">\u201cYour computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This issue usually occurs when your system cannot communicate with the DNS (Domain Name System) server. Since DNS is responsible for translating website names into IP addresses, any DNS-related issue can prevent websites from loading in your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, this problem can often be fixed using a few simple troubleshooting methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-3.png 737w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-3-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-3-150x116.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting the troubleshooting process, ensure the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e822803abfc33cdc4bd8bdd19068991\">A Windows system (Windows 7\/8\/10\/11)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f46a841e9c4c73d86396ac18b248966a\">Administrator access to the computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c660fa13208f5a07042bdff8e78f948\">Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0127f44bbec1511d1ea1dc031d3941aa\">Modem\/router powered on properly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de9ea44be386f90f10c6f62388e0f222\">Basic command prompt knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does the \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d Error Occur?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A DNS server translates website names into IP addresses so your browser can connect to websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website: <code>www.example.com<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Converted into an IP address by DNS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the DNS server fails to respond, your system cannot locate websites even though the Internet connection may still be active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incorrect DNS configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupted DNS cache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network adapter driver issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Router or modem problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISP DNS server failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 1: Correct Your DNS Server Address<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>An incorrect DNS configuration may cause this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <code>Windows + R<\/code> to open the Run dialog box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>control\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"505\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-4.png 505w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-4-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-4-150x79.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Network and Sharing Center<\/strong>.<br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Change adapter settings<\/strong>.<br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click your active network connection:<ul><li>EthernetWi-FiLocal Area Connection<\/li><\/ul>Then select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\/IPv4)\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-9.png 449w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-9-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-9-116x150.png 116w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-9-300x388.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obtain an IP address automatically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain DNS server address automatically<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-10.png 499w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-10-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-10-132x150.png 132w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-10-300x341.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat the same steps for:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP\/IPv6)\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-11.png 452w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-11-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-11-116x150.png 116w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-11-300x386.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restart your computer and test the connection again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-12.png 675w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-12-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-12-150x126.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 2: Clear DNS Cache and Reset IP<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing corrupted DNS cache and resetting network settings can resolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Start menu and search for:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>cmd\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-13.png 500w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-13-253x300.png 253w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-13-126x150.png 126w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-13-300x356.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and choose:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Run as administrator\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-14.png 242w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-14-136x150.png 136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Execute the following commands one by one:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/flushdns\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/registerdns\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/release\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/renew\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>netsh winsock reset\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-15.png 855w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-15-283x300.png 283w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-15-768x815.png 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-15-141x150.png 141w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-15-300x318.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restart your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try accessing websites again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 3: Update the Network Adapter Driver<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdated or corrupted network drivers can also cause DNS issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Network adapters\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-16.png 969w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-16-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-16-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-16-150x112.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click your network adapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Update driver\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Search automatically for drivers\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install available updates and restart the system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use third-party tools such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driver Easy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>to automatically detect and update outdated drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"967\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-17.png 967w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-17-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-17-768x577.png 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-17-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 4: Restart Your Modem and Router<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Temporary router or modem issues can stop DNS services from responding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn off the modem\/router using the power button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for about 30 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power it back on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait until all network lights become stable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if websites are accessible again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"373\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-18.png 373w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-18-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-18-150x94.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus Tip: Try Using Public DNS Servers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If your ISP DNS server is failing, you can manually use public DNS servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Popular DNS providers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Public DNS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>8.8.8.8\n8.8.4.4\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloudflare DNS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>1.1.1.1\n1.0.0.1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>You can configure these under:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>TCP\/IPv4 Properties \u2192 Use the following DNS server addresses\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cDNS Server Not Responding\u201d error is a common network issue in Windows systems. It is usually caused by DNS configuration problems, corrupted cache, outdated drivers, or router issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By following the troubleshooting methods below, you can resolve the issue effectively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98a95e450a2d76e5369b70e4c73141ad\">Correct DNS settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-be22a3bd4cb2f34ca7c928d877dedac9\">Flush DNS cache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-501f31dd0c62e5a5ed583b0ea1fe532b\">Reset IP configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce75a2bf7ad324dc43d7aeed026d0a72\">Update network drivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d9f07122f541f61c41d744322cd10cf\">Restart modem\/router<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-246fcce4a58261510bfb0ca13e878866\">Use public DNS servers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These steps help restore Internet connectivity and ensure stable website access on your Windows system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Sometimes, you may suddenly lose Internet access and see an error message such as: This issue usually occurs when your system cannot communicate with the DNS (Domain Name System) server. 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