How to fix DNS issues on Windows 10/11 [Quick guide]

• If you are having DNS issues it usually means you cannot surf the web properly.
• Make some changes in the settings or change the provider if your DNS server is not responding.
• You can turn off the peer-to-peer download for the Windows updates to quickly fix Windows 10 DNS errors.
• Changing power options and reinstalling network adapters will solve any DNS problem on Windows 10.

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In order to access the Internet, your DNS has to work without any problems. Unfortunately, users reported various DNS issues on Windows 10 that prevent them from accessing the Internet.

There’s a spread of DNS issues, especially the DNS server not responding error which plagues Windows 10 users as well.

Today, we’ll help you tweak some DNS settings in Windows 10 and hopefully resolve the issue on your Windows 10 PC or laptop.

How to fix DNS server issues in Windows 10?

1. Use Command Prompt

Select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.

After you close the Command Prompt check if the issue is resolved. According to users, you can fix issues with DNS by using Command Prompt.

Many network issues are caused by malware, various scripts, and bots. You can secure yourself by installing a VPN. It will protect your PC from attacks while browsing, mask your IP address, and block all unwanted access.

2. Turn off the peer-to-peer download for Windows updates

Click Advanced options.

Now click on Choose how updates are delivered.

Select PCs on my local network and turn off Updates from more than one place.

Sometimes Windows Updates can cause issues with DNS. One potential solution that users found is to disable peer-to-peer download for Windows updates.

3. Reinstall your network adapter drivers

Press Windows Key + X and select Device Manager from the list of results.

Locate your network adapter, right-click it and choose Uninstall.

After you uninstall it, click the Scan for hardware changes button.

Choose the option to Search automatically for updated driver software.

Some users claim that you can fix this issue by removing and reinstalling your network adapter driver.

Update drivers automatically

Updating your drivers using the Device Manager is not the best way to find the latest drivers. Therefore, we strongly suggest installing a third-party driver installer.

You won’t need to search for drivers manually anymore. Dedicated driver updater software will help you do it automatically by performing periodic scans and making sure everything is up-to-date.

4. Change Power Options settings

Select Power Options from the menu.

Locate your current power plan and click Change plan settings.

Now click on Change advanced power settings.

Locate Wireless Adapter settings and set them to Maximum Performance.

You can fix this problem by changing the power settings of your wireless network adapter.

5. Make sure that Microsoft LLDP Protocol Driver is enabled

Press Windows Key + X and choose Network Connections.

Network Connections window will appear. Locate your network connection, right-click it and choose Properties.

Click the OK button to save changes.

If you have issues with DNS we suggest that you check if the Microsoft LLDP Protocol Driver is enabled for your connection.

6. Perform Clean boot to fix DNS issues on Windows 10

Click OK or press Enter.

Check Hide all Microsoft services and click Disable all button.

Now you can repeat the same steps and enable services one by one until you find the problematic one.

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According to them, some third-party service was interfering with DNS and after finding and disabling the problematic service the issue was resolved

7. Change the configuration of the wireless router

Users reported that Windows 10 has some issues with certain wireless frequencies and standards.

To fix this issue, you need to change your wireless router settings.

It seems that Windows 10 has problems with 2.4GHz networks, therefore if your wireless adapter supports 5GHz frequency make sure that you use it.

If your adapter doesn’t work with 5GHz frequency be sure to use 2.4GHz Legacy option instead. For more details on how to change these settings be sure to check your wireless router manual.

8. Use Google’s public DNS server

Once the Properties window opens select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then open Properties.

Select Use the following DNS server addresses and set 8.8.8.8 as Preferred DNS server and 8.8.4.4 as Alternate DNS server.

Your ISP’s DNS server might have some issues, so you might want to use Google’s public DNS instead. To do that follow these steps.

Alternatively, some users are suggesting to use 208.67.222.222 as Preferred DNS server and 208.67.222.220 as Alternate DNS server.

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9. Change the MAC address of your network adapter

Click the Configure button.

Bear in mind not to enter any dashes.

To perform this solution first you need to find out your network adapter’s MAC address. To do that, follow these steps:

10. Remove Winsock keys from the registry

Press Windows Key + R and enter regedit and press Enter to start Registry Editor.

Right-click each key and choose Export.

Save them as winsock and winsock2.

Right-click each key and choose Delete from the menu.

Go to File > Import.

Select winsock and click Open.

If your DNS is not responding, you can try removing the Winsock keys from the registry.

How to fix DNS server issues in Windows 11?

Click the Start button and choose Settings.

From the left pane go to System and in the right pane, select the Troubleshoot option.

Now click on Other troubleshooters.

Hit the Run button from the Internet troubleshooter.

Does the problem persist? Then read our complete article on how to fix DNS problems in Windows 11 and you will definitely find a fitting solution.

If you’re unable to open the Settings app, just take a look at our article on what to do if the Settings app crashes for some quick solutions.

DNS problems can prevent you from accessing the Internet, and if you have DNS issues on your Windows 10 PC or laptop, be sure to try some of our solutions.

If your DNS is not responding at all, you can consult the solutions from this detailed article dedicated to fixing the issue.

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