Windows 8 Having dns problems, no internet

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Woke up this morning and my computers internet isn't working even though it says its connected. Im on Windows 8 and I'm pretty sure the issue has something do do with dns. When I go to Google chrome it says the dns lookup failed and I get the error code: NS_PROBE_FINISHED_XNDOMAIN. Help!

 

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For DNS-related issues on Windows 8 leading to DNS lookup failures like "NS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET," you can try several troubleshooting steps to resolve the problem:

1. Troubleshoot DNS Settings:​

• Flush DNS Cache: Run Command Prompt as an administrator and enter: ipconfig /flushdns to clear the DNS resolver cache.
• Change DNS Servers: Consider switching to public DNS servers like Google DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or OpenDNS (208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220).
• Reset TCP/IP Stack: Run Command Prompt as an administrator and enter the following commands:

   netsh winsock reset netsh int ip reset ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew

  2. Network Adapter Troubleshooting:​

• Reset Network Adapter: Right-click on the network icon in the system tray, select "Open Network and Sharing Center," then click on "Change adapter settings." Right-click your network adapter and choose "Disable," wait a few seconds, then "Enable."
• Network Troubleshooter: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot to run the Network Adapter troubleshooter.

  3. Windows Hosts File Check:​

• Hosts File: Ensure that the hosts file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts does not contain invalid entries or redirects. It should typically have no except for comments preceded by the # character.

  4. Firewall and Antivirus Check:​

• Firewall/Antivirus: Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software. Sometimes security software may interfere with DNS resolution.

  5. Other General Steps:​

• Reboot Router/Modem: Power cycle your router/modem by unplugging it, waiting a minute, and then plugging it back in.
• Network Adapter Driver: Update or reinstall the network adapter driver. Visit your manufacturer's website to download the latest driver.

  6. Professional Help:​

  If the issue persists, consider seeking professional help to diagnose and resolve more intricate network configuration problems. Following these steps should help address your DNS lookup issues on Windows 8 and resolve the "NS_PROBE_FINISHED_XNDOMAIN" error in Google Chrome.