The Windows ClubThe Windows Club covers Windows 10 / 8 / 7 tips, tutorials, how-to's, features, freeware. Created by Anand Khanse, Microsoft MVP. Home News Windows Downloads Security IE Office Phone General Deals Forum AboutFIX: DNS Server is not responding on Windows 7 / 8RECOMMENDED:Click here to fix Windows errors and optimize system performanceWhen you try to connect totheInternet, the connection might fail when we run the Troubleshooter, and you might get this error:The device or resource (DNSserver) is not responding. The exact error would be:You computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding.

DNS Server is not respondingIn such a scenario, there are few things you could try to resolve it.1. First backup your Router settings and update the Firmware of your Router. Check the Router manual for more information2. Next thing is to change the DNS server address manually. Go toStartand Click onControl Panel Open upNetwork and Internetand go to theNetworkandSharingCenter. Click onChange adapter settings

Now youll see the list of Network adapters selecttheNetworkadapter that your using and right click on it and go to properties

Then Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Youll see the Internet Protocol Properties

Select Use the Following DNS server address: Enter the PreferredDNSaddress: 208.67.222.222 Enter the Alternative DNS address:208.67.220.220 Then select on Validate settings upon exit.

ClickOK, and thenCloseto finish.3. Now you have to enter the same DNS address in Router configuration as well refer the router manual for more information.4. Try to Install and ConfigureOpenDNSand see if that helps5. Next step is entering the Physical address in the Network adapter setting Go toStartand type inCMDand Hit Enter Incommandprompt type inIPCONFIG /ALL Then look for your network adapter

Then right down thePhysical addressaccording to this screenshot its78-DD-08-F1-DF-B0 Then go to Start and type inNCPA.CPL Then Right Click on your Network adapter and go to Properties

Then selectConfigure

Then Click onAdvanceTab and selectNetwork address Select the radial buttonValue Type in the physical address you wrote down before i.e.78-DD-08-F1-DF-B0(Remove the dashes when you type in i.e.78DD08F1DFB0 Then Click Ok and Reboot theSystem.6. Next step is to look up your Network adapter model and go to the manufactures website and find the appropriate drivers and update the Drivers and see if that resolves your issue.7. Disable your Firewall settings completely and see if that blocks your connection.It should help. It it doesnt resolve your issue feel free to post in ourforums, and someone should be able to assist you in fixing it.Related Posts: How to create a Network Bridge in Windows 8 | 7 How to change DNS settings in Windows 7 / 8 Set up & Configure VPN connection in Windows 7 / 8 : Screenshot Tutorial Fix: The Hosted Network Couldnt Be Started while setting up Windows as HotSpot How to configure Proxy Server Settings in Windows 8.1

Posted byShyamS@TWConDecember 15, 2010, in CategoryWindowswith TagsDNS,TroubleshootShyam aka Captain Jack is a Microsoft MVP alumnus and a Windows Enthusiast with an interest in Advanced Windows troubleshooting. Suggestions made and opinions expressed by him here are his personal one's and not of his current employers. He blogs at captaindbg.com.356Top of FormBottom of Form Recent Comments Nithish installing problem help me .....Fix: File xlive.dll is missing in Windows 81 hour ago Alex Leyva FIX 1 didn't work for me so i tried...The Disk Is Write-Protected error for Removable Disks2 hours ago Cali King i still end up with this...Enable, Disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP) in Windows 7| 83 hours ago Lynda Tietjen Yes, it seems that I have a BIG...Fix: Windows 8 not saving captured Screenshots in Pictures folder4 hours ago jim_shipley I tried this several times but all...Create Website Shortcuts on your Windows desktop6 hours ago 2015The Windows ClubAll Right ReservedTop of Form

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