Windows 10: unwanted DNS resolvers, added by system

Discus and support unwanted DNS resolvers, added by system in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Using windows 10 1909, IPv4 and IPv6 both enabled. environment: I'm using pihole + unbound on a raspberry pi as a local DNS resolver and have thus... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by jpgview, Feb 15, 2020.

  1. JPGVIEW
    jpgview Win User

    unwanted DNS resolvers, added by system


    Using windows 10 1909, IPv4 and IPv6 both enabled.
    environment: I'm using pihole + unbound on a raspberry pi as a local DNS resolver and have thus configured (DHCP) to use an IPv4 address as my DNS server. This works fine, goal: kill trackers and ads, privacy.

    I discovered that, whenever my local DNS server becomes unavailable (powered down, crashed, maintenance, …), Widows 10 apparently triggers a process to search for external DNS servers, and unfortunately finds them (IPv6). If pihole crashed, without me noticing this, windows 10 continues to operate, using these external DNS servers, of course, all trackers and ads are operational again, I usually get alerted if I see to many ads, by then the trackers have done the damage.

    The question: Is there a way to prevent this, in my case, undesired windows 10 feature, adding unwanted DNS resolvers to the system, thus invading my privacy?

    :)
     
    jpgview, Feb 15, 2020
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  2. BRUCE HAGEN
    Bruce Hagen Win User

    DNS Unlocker Infected me with ads and i want to know how i can remove DNS Unlocker and how to Remove the ads.

    Did you get rid of the DNS Unlocker issue itself?

    Follow the steps here.

    How to remove "Ads by DNS Unlocker" Adware (Virus Help Guide)

    If it is not listed in the Control Panel, or it can't be removed there, move on to step 2. HitmanPro might not be needed.
     
    Bruce Hagen, Feb 15, 2020
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  3. BUNKEI
    Bunkei Win User
    DNS does not resolve for download.microsoft.com

     
    Bunkei, Feb 15, 2020
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  4. JBOYDGOLFER
    jboydgolfer Win User

    unwanted DNS resolvers, added by system

    Safe DNS Project

    So this would just be added to my DNS list in my Asus router firmware? Then id be using your server?
     
    jboydgolfer, Feb 15, 2020
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