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Discussions about TCP settings on WindowsForum.com often involve configuring DNS server addresses in Windows 7 and later versions. Users encounter issues where the option to obtain DNS server address automatically is greyed out, preventing them from switching from manually entered DNS servers like Google's 8.8.8.8 to provider-assigned settings. Troubleshooting typically focuses on network adapter properties, IPv4 settings, and ensuring that the correct radio button is enabled. These threads provide practical guidance for resolving such configuration problems.
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    Windows 7 Why can't I set "Obtain DNS server address automatically"?

    When I go in my 64bit Win 7 -->General tab then there are currently two DNS servers entered Preferred DNS server 8.8.8.8 Alternate DNS server: 192.168.0.1 So in case the first google DNS server fails my router will be contacted and the DNS servers entered there will be used. I told my router...
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    • cable provider connection issues dns network router tcp settings troubleshooting user preferences windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Networking
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