How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET in Google Chrome
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How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET in Google Chrome
Google Chrome is one of the most popular and fastest web browsers available. Problems can, however, arise with the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET error, which is displayed when attempting to open any website. This article will help you fix this error.
The first three letters (DNS) indicate the error "category". DNS (Domain Name System) is a naming convention for services, computers, and other resources that are connected to the Internet. DNS plays an essential role in providing Internet functionality. DNS errors commonly occur when there is a slow internet connection or other issues. For example, the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET error arises when the DNS cache fails to load when attempting to access a particular website.
Fortunately, there are several methods available to fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET error. You might need to change the DNS to Google DNS, release and renew the IP address, clear the Google Chrome cache, and update the Google Chrome browser, among other things.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Clear Google Chrome Cache
- Update Google Chrome
- Change DNS To Google DNS
- Reset Your IP and Clear DNS Cache
- Disable/Uninstall Web Filtering Software
- Update Your Network Adapter Drivers
- Video Showing How to Fix DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET Error
Clear Google Chrome Cache
First, we show how to clear the Google Chrome browser cache and update Google Chrome. These simple steps can sometimes fix the "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET" error.
Browsing history contains a record of web pages that you have visited in past browsing sessions and typically includes the name of the website and corresponding URL.
Other private data components such as cache, cookies, saved passwords, etc., are also saved during the browsing session. Clearing this browsing data can sometimes fix the "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET" error.
To clear Google Chrome's browsing data cache, click the three dots in the top-right corner, select "More tools", and click "Clear browsing data..."
In the Clear browsing data window, select the data you wish to remove from the Google Chrome browser cache and click the "CLEAR DATA" button.
Close Chrome and re-open it. Check if this fixes the "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET" error.
Update Google Chrome
Having the latest browser and associated plug-ins ensures that you experience the best performance and user experience. Keeping your browser up-to-date could also make your browser run more smoothly.
To check if you are using the latest browser version, open Google Chrome and click the three dots in the top-right corner, select "Help", and click "About Google Chrome".
You will see the browser version. If it is not the latest, you should see a notification suggesting that you update Chrome. If there is no notification, the browser has been already updated to the latest version, and you need to try a different method (below) to solve the problem.
Change DNS To Google DNS
If there is a problem with the DNS server, try to change the DNS server to Google's Public DNS, a free alternative Domain Name System (DNS) service offered to Internet users worldwide.
The public DNS service and servers are maintained and owned by Google. They function as a recursive name server providing domain name resolution for any host on the Internet. You must change the DNS manually as follows.
To change the DNS server to Google's DNS server, go to Network Connections settings. Right-click the Start menu and select "Network Connections", or go to Settings and click "Network & Internet".
In the Network & Internet settings window, select the connection type (in our case, "Ethernet") on the left pane and then click "Change adapter options" on the right pane.
Right-click on the connection and select "Properties" from the drop-down menu.
Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click "Properties".
In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, select "Use the following DNS server addresses", enter 8.8.8.8 as the "Preferred DNS server" and 8.8.4.4 as the "Alternate DNS server".
Click "OK" to save changes, open Google Chrome, and check if this solves the problem with the "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET" error.
Reset the IP And Clear DNS Cache
This method includes entering and executing "netsh" and "ipcofig" commands into Command Prompt. Netsh is a command-line scripting utility that allows you to (locally or remotely) display or modify the network configuration of a computer that is currently running.
Netsh also provides a scripting feature that allows you to run a group of commands in batch mode against a specified computer.
Ipconfig is a command-line tool that displays the current configuration of the installed IP stack on a networked computer. Using the tool, we can flush and reset the contents of the DNS client resolver cache and renew the DHCP configuration.
The commands require an elevated Command Prompt opened with administrator privileges.
To open elevated Command Prompt, type "command prompt" in Search and right-click on the "Command Prompt" result. Choose "Run as administrator" to run it with administrative privileges.
When you select "Run as administrator", a User Account Control prompt will appear asking if you allow the Command Prompt to make changes to your computer. Click "Yes".
Elevated Command Prompt will appear. In the Command Prompt window, type these commands:
netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock reset
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns
Press Enter on the keyboard after entering each command. When all commands are executed, restart the computer and see if this fixes the "DNS server is not responding" error.
Disable/Uninstall Web Filtering Software
Web filtering (or web monitoring) software inspects websites and determines which content is displayed. Certain filters check website content and block spyware, viruses, objectionable advertising, etc.
Some users have reported that uninstalling web filtering software (if installed in the first place) solved the problem and fixed the "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET" error.
If you are using any web filtering software, temporarily disable it (or uninstall) and check if it is the cause of the problem.
Update Your Network Adapter Drivers
A device driver is software that provides information to the operating system and other software about how to interact with certain hardware. If the appropriate driver is not installed, the device might not function properly, if at all. A faulty driver might need updating or a reinstall.
The drivers installed on your computer may be corrupted and cause the "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET" error. Try to update the network adapter drivers to see if this fixes the problem.
To do this, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start button and selecting "Device Manager" result from the contextual menu.
Find the "Network adapters" section and expand it by clicking the arrow beside it, or by simply double-clicking it.
Then, right-click the network adapter and select "Update driver" from the contextual menu.
You will be asked if you want to search for updated driver software automatically or to browse the computer for driver software. If you select the first option, Windows will search the computer and Internet for the latest driver software for your device.
If you select the second option, you must work manually. Select the first option and follow the instructions.
Restart the computer and check if this fixes the "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET" error.
Another way to update or install new drivers for devices is by using third-party software such as Snappy Driver Installer.
Snappy Driver Installer (SDI) is a powerful free driver updater tool for Windows that can store its entire collection of drivers offline. You can download Snappy Driver Installer from here.
Finally, you can try to reinstall the Google Chrome browser. Uninstall, download the latest version, and then reinstall. If this does not help, you might need to switch to another web browser.
We hope that one of these methods fixed the "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET" error. If you know of another solution not mentioned in our guide, please share it with us by leaving a comment in the section below.
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