Windows 10: Looking for Windows DNS REsource

Can anyone recommend a resource that goes into detail about the Windows DNS manager components? Not looking for DNS tutorial but something more in the context of the DNS Manager within Windows.

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Error: Windows can't communicate with the device or resource (primary dns server)

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I understand that you are receiving the error Windows can’t communicate with the device or resource (primary DNS server) while running the network troubleshooter. For further clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below.

1. Are you aware of any changes made to the PC?
   
2. Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently?
   

Refer the article to know Which version of Windows operating system am I running?



Meanwhile, I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below and check if that helps.



Method 1:



I would suggest you to try changing the IPv4 settings and see if that helps. Kindly follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Press Windows key + R. This will open
   Run. Alternatively, you can go to Start and search for Run.
   
2. In Run dialog box, type
   ncpa.cpl and hit enter.
   
3. Now right click on the
   network adapter i.e., Ethernet/WIFI and select
   Properties.
   
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on
   Properties.
   
5. On the General tab click on the
   radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically
   and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
   
6. Now click on OK.
   
7. Restart the PC.
   

If the above method does not work, try the next method.



Method 2:



I would suggest you to try resetting the network settings and check. Kindly follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Click on the Search Bar on the bottom left hand corner and type
   CMD.
   
2. Now right click on it and click on
   Run as administrator.
   
3. Now type in the below commands one by one:
   ipconfig /flushdns
   
   ipconfig /registerdns
   
   ipconfig /release
   
   ipconfig /renew
   
4. Restart the PC.
   

If the issue persists, please get back to us with the results of troubleshooting steps to assist you better.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Windows can't communicate with the device or resource (primary DNS server)

Windows can't communicate with the device or resource (primary DNS server) Detected Detected The device or resource is not responding to requests.

I’ve been getting this error for the past few days on my computer.

It happens around 1-10 times per hour and disconnects me from the internet for about 30 seconds, then my internet goes back to normal.

What I’ve tried to fix this:

• Made sure DPCP Client and DNS Client are running in services.msc
• Tried both Obtain DNS server address automatically and using a static DNS server address (currently have it set to obtain automatically as that was my default)

As admin, I’ve run the following commands (with some computer restarts):

• ipconfig/flushdns
• ipconfig/registerdns
• ipconfig/release
• ipconfig/renew
• netsh int ip reset

I've also restarted my router, but nothing has worked so far. As far as I know this computer is the only one affected by it and this issue has started happening after a clean windows install.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

DNS problems with router

A couple suggestions I have for you:

Update the firmware on the router. Maybe it's getting into a badstate, and a firmware update might fix it. Or if you're comfortable with it, install a custom firmware like dd-wrt. Just make sure its supported on your router first.

Change your DNS to: 8.8.8.8, 4.2.2.1. Might help.

If none of these work, maybe statically set your DNS on your PS3/PC to the IPs you listed, taking the router out of the lookup procedure.

Last option, is look for a new router.