Windows 10: "DNS server not authoritative for zone."

I got this error when trying to run a command for a project I'm working on but it comes back with an error message of "DNS server not authoritative for zone."

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Got "DNS server not authoritative for zone." error when use cmd

Hi MinhHoàn,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community Forums.

I appreciate the efforts taken by you in troubleshooting this issue. The details provided helps us to avoid repeating the steps.

I can understand the situation must be difficult for you when the system doesn't work as it should.

Please answer these questions to get clarity on this issue:

1. Are you aware of any changes made to the PC prior to this issue?
   
2. Which security software is installed on the computer?
   
3. Is the computer part of a Domain (e.g., business or school network)?
   
4. Which Windows build, version and edition is installed on your computer?
   
5. Are you experiencing the same issue regardless if you are connected to a wired or wireless connection?
   

However, for initial troubleshooting, we suggest deleting the DNS cache. This can refresh the DNS files and settings on your PC.

Follow these steps to delete the DNS cache:

1. Using Search type Command Prompt.
   
2. From the search results, right click on Command Prompt (Desktop app) and then choose Run as administrator.
   
3. In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig /flushdns and then hit the Enter key.
   

Once done, restart your computer and then check if the same issue persists.

Reference.

Fix network connection issues in Windows

Note: The steps to temporarily turn off the firewall and the security software depends on the software you’re using. Check the documentation for your software to learn how to turn it off. Make sure you turn it back on
as soon as you can. Not having a firewall or security software makes your PC more vulnerable.

After using network reset, you might need to reinstall and set up other networking software you might be using, such as VPN client software or virtual switches from Hyper‑V.

We look forward for your response.

Regards,

Srimadhwa B

Microsoft Community-Moderator

 

DNS Servers

I run a DNS server locally, so when a domain is already cached, I get it back almost instantly, otherwise it responds as fast as the first server in my list (75.75.75.75 in my case.)

 

DNS SERVER NOT RESONDING

Hi Rita French,

This issue often occurs when the DNS settings are incorrect. I suggest you to perform the following methods to troubleshoot the issue.

Method 1:

I would recommend you to change the Preferred DNS server and check if it helps.

• Press Windows + R keys to open Run window, type
  ncpa.cpl and press Enter.
• Right-click on the connection that you use for the local connection, and then click
  Properties.
• Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click
  Properties.
• In the Internet Protocol window, let's change the Preferred DNS server to
  208.67.222.222
• Click OK twice to complete the modification.

Note: If the issue persists, please repeat the steps and change the "Preferred DNS server" to 208.67.220.220.

Method 2:

If that does not help, try to flush the DNS. Follow these steps below.

• From Start screen, type Command Prompt.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as Administrator.
• Type: ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter.

Note: The ipconfig /flushdns command provides you with a means to flush and reset the contents of the DNS client resolver cache. During DNS troubleshooting, if necessary, you can use this procedure to discard negative cache entries from the cache, as well
as, any other dynamically added entries.

Hope any of these methods help!

Kind regards,

Leon