{"id":2289,"date":"2025-05-05T15:30:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T15:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/?p=2289"},"modified":"2025-06-14T12:36:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T12:36:26","slug":"fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error\/","title":{"rendered":"DNS Breakdown: How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Errors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you try to access your desired web page but can&#8217;t, DNS may be playing hide-and-seek with you. The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error is among the most common mistakes that frustrate online users. If you encounter DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error; don&#8217;t worry\u2014 in today&#8217;s blog post, you&#8217;ll find a complete step-by-step guide to checking the reasons behind DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Errors and how to fix them. Let&#8217;s explore the topic in detail!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error\/#What_is_DNS\" >What is DNS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error\/#What_is_the_DNS_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain_Error\" >What is the DNS_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain Error?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error\/#How_Does_DNS_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain_Show_in_Different_Web_Browsers\" >How Does DNS_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain Show in Different Web Browsers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error\/#Reasons_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_Errors\" >Reasons DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Errors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-nxdomain-error\/#How_to_Fix_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_Error\" >How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_DNS\"><\/span><strong>What is DNS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The DNS stands for Domain Nam\u0435 Syst\u0435m. It translates the domain name(moobetatech.co.uk) into an IP address (11.22.33.44). Computers use this IP address to match and communicate with each other over the Internet.<\/p>\n<p>Computers rely on IP addresses to search websites. In this whole translation process, DNS acts as a digital matchmaker to ensure web users tie within their desired companion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_DNS_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain_Error\"><\/span><strong>What is the DNS_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain Error?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, you may surf the web and receive a message on your computer screen, &#8220;This site can&#8217;t be reached&#8221;. Its appear because of DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN errors. This means the Server IP address could not find the required address you entered in the search bar. It&#8217;s like you are asking for an address, and no one knows about it.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2290 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"DNS_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain Error\" width=\"464\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture1.png 464w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture1-150x79.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This type of error usually occurs due to DNS or an unstable internet connection. The Domain Name System organizes the Internet&#8217;s traffic like a global GPS, guiding web browsers to reach their desired destination.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_DNS_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain_Show_in_Different_Web_Browsers\"><\/span><strong>How Does DNS_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain Show in Different Web Browsers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error does not appear the same in all web browsers. In his section of the blog post, we&#8217;ll show how DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Errors appears in different browsers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Google Chrome&#8217;s<\/strong> <strong>DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN<\/strong> error shows up;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2291 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture2.png\" alt=\"Google Chrome's DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error\" width=\"624\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture2.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture2-150x81.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In <strong>Mozilla Firefox&#8217;s DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN<\/strong> error may appear with few suggestions,<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2292 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture3.png\" alt=\"Mozilla Firefox's DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error\" width=\"562\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture3.png 562w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture3-150x89.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Microsoft Edge, the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN<\/strong> error declares with advice;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2293 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture4.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Edge, the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error\" width=\"624\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture4.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture4-150x86.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_Errors\"><\/span><b><span style=\"background: white;\">Reasons DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Errors<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are multiple reasons behind DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Errors, such as;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You may make a mistake in spelling while typing your required domain name<\/li>\n<li>There could be an error in internet connectivity<\/li>\n<li>The firewall might be blocking you from the website<\/li>\n<li>VPN or antivirus software could be creating issues in your network settings<\/li>\n<li>Your required domain of the website might have expired or not registered<\/li>\n<li>Your DNS settings might not be configured accurately<\/li>\n<li>The DNS lookup process times out if it&#8217;s unable to locate within the expected<\/li>\n<li>Outdated or corrupt cache and cookies in your web browser will be a reason for DNS errors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN_Error\"><\/span><b>How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may encounter multiple reasons for DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN. Here in this section, we&#8217;ll cover all the possible solutions under the supervision of our web experts to fix it smartly. Let&#8217;s dive with us;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Check Your Domain Name<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t overlook the possibility that a mistyped domain name will strike your digital road. To avoid digging a digital dead end, make sure you&#8217;re typing it correctly. A web browser will not translate the domain into an IP address if you make mistakes in its spelling.<\/p>\n<p>Before diving into technical fixes, check for a typo in the URL you&#8217;ve entered into the search bar that prevents the DNS from translating the domain.<\/p>\n<p>After confirming the spelling, if you still see a prompt to &#8216;Check if there is a typo,&#8217; the issue might be deeper\u2014possibly the domain has expired. You can use this popular <a href=\"https:\/\/lookup.icann.org\/en\">ICANN Lookup Tool<\/a> to check the domain&#8217;s current status.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/domain-registration-pakistan\">checking the domain name<\/a> status, you have to check the DNS settings to ensure they&#8217;re correctly configured to the right server. If your domain name has expired, renew it to continue your web ride.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. <\/strong><strong>Flush the DNS Cache<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The DNS cache stores all the IP addresses of websites visited by the same computer. Outdated IP addresses in the DNS cache may lead to the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error. By flushing the DNS Cache, you can clear the server path for smooth web navigation.<\/p>\n<p>Here are specific ways to fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error by flushing the DNS cache for Windows, macOS, and Google Chrome users. Let&#8217;s check the details;<\/p>\n<h4>Windows<\/h4>\n<p>Follow the steps to clear the DNS cache on Windows;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On the <strong>Start Menu<\/strong>, search the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Then, press right to select <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>After a new window appears, type the mentioned command and <strong>press the Enter button.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture5.png\" alt=\"Flush the DNS Cache Windows\" width=\"624\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture5.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture5-150x83.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At last open your web browser to check whether the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error is resolved or not<\/p>\n<h4>MacOS<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<strong>Terminal<\/strong> application<\/li>\n<li>Enter below mentioned commands and hit the\u00a0<strong>Return<\/strong> key<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Insert your password and press\u00a0<strong>Return<\/strong> again<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2295 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture6.png\" alt=\"Flush the DNS Cache MacOS\" width=\"624\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture6.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture6-150x55.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Open your web browser and check DNS error.<\/p>\n<h4>Google Chrome<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>It has a separate DNS cache from the operating system, so you can fix it by flushing it.<\/li>\n<li>Enter\u00a0<strong>chrome:\/\/net-internals\/#dns<\/strong> into the Google Chrome bar. Then press\u00a0<strong>Clear host cache<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2296 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture7.png\" alt=\"Flush the DNS Cache Google Chrome\" width=\"624\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture7.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture7-150x94.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now check if the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error is resolved.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Release and renew the IP Address<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your IP address is like a parking spot for internet users. To enjoy smooth digital connectivity, you need <strong>to pull out and park again to clear the truck traffic<\/strong>. It&#8217;ll be troubleshooting network connectivity issues by giving up the lease to your computer&#8217;s old struck IP address and requesting your system for a new one.<\/p>\n<p>Release and renew the IP address, allowing your computer to communicate with the network more efficiently. This procedure will boost your internet speeds and reduce connectivity issues.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a step-by-step guide on how to release and renew an IP address on Windows and Mac:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-press on the\u00a0<strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and choose\u00a0<strong>Run as administrator<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Insert the commands below and press\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong> between each one:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u201cipconfig \/r\u0435l\u0435as\u0435\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cipconfig \/r\u0435n\u0435w\u201d<\/p>\n<p>3. Enter the following commands can also prevent potential errors due to malicious scripts from downloaded files.<\/p>\n<p>Enter these commands to reset your previous IP settings and fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN potential errors:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cn\u0435tsh int ip s\u0435t DNS\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cn\u0435tsh winsock r\u0435s\u0435t\u201d<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>After completing the mentioned steps, close the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and <strong>restart <\/strong>your computer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2297 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture8.png\" alt=\"Release and renew the IP Address\" width=\"624\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture8.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture8-150x86.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now open your web browser to check, whether the \u201cDNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN\u201d still appears or not<\/p>\n<h4><strong>MacOS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to\u00a0<strong>System Preferences<\/strong> -&gt;\u00a0<strong>Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2298 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture9.png\" alt=\"Release and renew the IP Address MacOS\" width=\"624\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture9.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture9-147x150.png 147w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Select your current internet connection and press on the <strong>Advanced\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture10.png\" alt=\"Release and renew the IP Address MacOS\" width=\"624\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture10.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture10-150x130.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Navigate to the <strong>TCP\/IP<\/strong> tab and click\u00a0<strong>Renew DHCP Lease<\/strong>. Click\u00a0<strong>OK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2300\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"624\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture11.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture11-150x128.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Restart the computer and check if the error message still appears.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. <\/strong><strong>Change the DNS Servers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Switch the gear of your DNS server for smooth internet connectivity. If the previous step is not fruitful, try alternative choices to reach your desired destination. Google Public DNS is a popular choice. Millions of web users trust Google Public DNS for the safest browsing. Google Public DNS is a free ticket to worldwide DNS resolution.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s follow the steps to change your DNS server to Google\u2019s DNS server addresses;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<strong>Control Panel<\/strong> -&gt;\u00a0<strong>Network and Internet<\/strong> -&gt;\u00a0<strong>Network and Sharing Center<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click on the left side of the window and change<strong> adapter settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture12.png\" alt=\"Change the DNS Servers Windows\" width=\"624\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture12.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture12-150x64.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3.<strong> Right-click <\/strong>on your current connection and select the\u00a0<strong>Properties\u00a0<\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2302\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"468\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture13.jpg 468w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture13-150x108.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Choose the <strong>Internet Protocol Version 4\u00a0<\/strong>option and press on the\u00a0<strong>Properties\u00a0<\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2303\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"468\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture14.jpg 468w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture14-150x108.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. At the bottom of the window, select <strong>Use the following DNS server addresses<\/strong> and insert the numbers below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Preferred DNS Server<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>8.8.8.8 (IPv4)<\/p>\n<p>2001:4860:4860::8888 (IPv6)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alternate DNS Server<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>8.8.4.4 (IPv4)<\/p>\n<p>2001:4860:4860::8844 (IPv6)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2304\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"624\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture15.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture15-150x90.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Click on <strong>OK<\/strong> to save your changes and close the window<\/p>\n<p>7. Restart your web browser and see if the method resolves the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open\u00a0<strong>System Preferences<\/strong> -&gt;\u00a0<strong>Network<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Pick your current local area connection. Press on the\u00a0<strong>Advanced<\/strong> button<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2305 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture16.png\" alt=\"Change the DNS Servers macOS\" width=\"624\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture16.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture16-150x115.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Navigate to the <strong>DNS<\/strong> Click the\u00a0<strong>+<\/strong> button and type in the new IPv4 or IPv6 DNS servers. Type in each address one by one, then press\u00a0<strong>OK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture17.png\" alt=\"fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN \" width=\"624\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture17.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture17-150x118.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Open the browser to see if the DNS error code has disappeared<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Restart the DNS Client Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If the above steps do not work, your web browser loses its way. To fix the DNS error window, users need to reconfigure the DNS settings by restarting DNS client services<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s follow the below-mentioned steps to restart the DNS client services<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open\u00a0<strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, insert the following command, and click\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong> button;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>net stop dnscache<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Once done, wait for the following output to appear:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The DNS Client service is stopping.<\/p>\n<p>The DNS Client service was stopped successfully.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>To restart it,\u00a0<strong>insert\u00a0<\/strong>the following command and hit\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>net start dnscache<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Wait for the output below:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The DNS Client service is starting.<\/p>\n<p>The DNS Client service was started successfully.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. <\/strong><strong>Check the Local Hosts File<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before blaming your Internet, check the local host&#8217;s file. Sometimes, host local files misguide web browsers. Your web system pairs your domain name with your IP address before landing you at your destination.<\/p>\n<p>Checking and editing the host file will potentially fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>In the search box, search <strong>Notepad<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture18.png\" alt=\"fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Check the Local Hosts File in Windows\" width=\"624\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture18.png 624w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture18-150x75.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Choose <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3. Next, within the text editor go to <strong>File \u2192 Open<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2308 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture19.png\" alt=\"Check the Local Hosts File in Windows\" width=\"468\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture19.png 468w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture19-150x107.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. The file opens in the <strong>text editor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2309 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture20.jpg\" alt=\"Check the Local Hosts File in Windows\" width=\"468\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture20.jpg 468w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture20-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. On the text editor, search for \u201c<strong>1 localhost<\/strong>\u201d line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2310 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture21.jpg\" alt=\"On the text editor, search for \u201c1 localhost\u201d line\" width=\"468\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture21.jpg 468w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture21-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Check to see if your site&#8217;s domain name appears below. If it does, the local host file has blocked the site. Remove the domain name, save changes, and exit the editor.<\/p>\n<p>7. Visit the previously blocked websites to check if the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error is still there.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<strong>Terminal<\/strong> application<\/li>\n<li>Enter the following command<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>sudo nano \/private\/etc\/hosts<\/p>\n<p>3. Then, insert your password<\/p>\n<p>4. You\u2019ll be redirected to your local host file<\/p>\n<p>5. If your <strong>domain name\u00a0<\/strong>appears beneath the line. It means the file is blocking that domain.<\/p>\n<p>6. Delete your domain, save<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>the file, and\u00a0<strong>exit\u00a0<\/strong>the editor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2311 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture22.jpg\" alt=\"fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN -Check the Local Hosts File macOS file is blocking\" width=\"468\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture22.jpg 468w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture22-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, you can get access to your website without encountering a DNS error.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. <\/strong><strong>Reset Chrome Flags<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If none of the above-mentioned techniques work, don&#8217;t give up. Restart the Chrome flag to remove gulches from the web track. Google Chrome flags are additional features that are not directly part of the default browsing experience but we add for trial.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN errors occur due to misconfiguration, so we are adding them to reset the Chrome flags to resolve potential web browsing issues.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Enter \u201c<strong>chrome:\/\/flags<\/strong>\u201d into web browser address bar.<\/li>\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Enter button<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Then select the\u00a0<strong>Reset All<\/strong> button on the top of the screen to restore the default settings<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2312 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture23.png\" alt=\"fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN -Reset Chrome Flags\" width=\"468\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture23.png 468w, https:\/\/pakchamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Picture23-150x123.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4.Once done, close and reopen the web browser to open your website<\/p>\n<h3><strong>8. <\/strong><strong>Temporarily Disable Antivirus or VPN<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If previous tricks do not work to resolve the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error, temporarily disable antivirus or VPN from your web browser. Antivirus or VPN certainly secures your web browser from hitting malicious websites.<\/p>\n<p>Disable both VPN and antivirus apps on temporarily from your computer. To deactivate a VPN connection, follow the instructions:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong> -&gt;\u00a0<strong>Network &amp; Internet<\/strong> -&gt;\u00a0<strong>VPN<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select the VPN service you\u2019re using and click\u00a0<strong>Disconnect<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Restart the computer to complete the process<\/li>\n<li>Open the website to check DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error is still showing or not.<\/li>\n<li>If you installed a VPN on your browser, disable it<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><strong>macOS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open\u00a0<strong>System Preferences<\/strong> -&gt;\u00a0<strong>Network<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>On the left side of the window, select the VPN connection you want to turn off<\/li>\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Disconnect<\/strong> and\u00a0<strong>Apply<\/strong> to save changes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>9. <\/strong><strong>Temporarily<\/strong><strong> Turn Off Your CDN<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If the above trick does not resolve your DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error, temporarily turn off your Content Delivery Network (CDN) For optimal DNS troubleshooting. A Content Delivery Network (CDN) upgrades your web performance by distributing content across multiple servers worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>After <strong>turning off<\/strong> your CDN, temporarily disable the cached versions of the website. This will help your web browser fetch the site from its origin server.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>10. <\/strong><strong>Reboot Internet Connection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If above methods will fail to fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error, restart the internet router and modem.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s check how to restart them;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Temporary unplug your modem and router. Leave them off for few seconds<\/li>\n<li>Plug the modem again and wait for a minute<\/li>\n<li>Do the same practice with the router, but wait for 2-3 minutes before turning it on.<\/li>\n<li>Now open the browser to check whether the error code show<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><strong>Conclusion <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error can be caused by multiple factors. The above-mentioned factors may trigger the error. These error codes create frustration among site users.<\/p>\n<p>I hope this guiding blog with actionable solutions helps you fix the <strong>DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error<\/strong>. If you fail to resolve your DNS error, contact your internet provider to find a solution. If website host notes work, contact your web hosting provider or domain registrar to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n<p>There is a wide range of DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN errors, but you&#8217;ll have a successful resolution after implementing the above-recommended fixes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you try to access your desired web page but can&#8217;t, DNS may be playing hide-and-seek with you. The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error is among the most common mistakes that frustrate online users. 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