Summary: The ‘DNS Server Not Responding’ error prevents your web browser from translating web domain names into IP addresses. Learn how to flush DNS cache and change to Google Public DNS.
Step 1: Flush DNS Cache via Command Prompt
Step 1.1: Run CMD as Admin
Type cmd in Start search, right-click, and choose Run as Administrator.
Step 1.2: Execute Flush Commands
Type ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter. Next, run netsh winsock reset and restart your computer.
Step 2: Switch to Google Public DNS Servers
Change IPv4 DNS settings to 8.8.8.8 (Preferred) and 8.8.4.4 (Alternate) for faster and more reliable web browsing.