Windows 10: Windows 10 constantly loosing manual DNS entries?

Discus and support Windows 10 constantly loosing manual DNS entries? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I bought two new Windows 10 laptops and configured the DNS to OpenDNS, primarily to limit malware. However, when I returned to the laptops the next... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by MichaelEPQ, May 22, 2019.

  1. MICHAELEPQ
    MichaelEPQ Win User

    Windows 10 constantly loosing manual DNS entries?


    I bought two new Windows 10 laptops and configured the DNS to OpenDNS, primarily to limit malware.


    However, when I returned to the laptops the next day or even a few hours later, the DNS settings are gone, and the connection is reset to the original default setting.


    I don't know if maybe windows did an update to the drivers and restarted, but I don't like it and would like it to remember the DNS always.


    Changing on my router is not an option as I need it to work more when I am outside the house not at home.


    Thank you

    :)
     
    MichaelEPQ, May 22, 2019
    #1
  2. THE54THVOID
    the54thvoid Win User

    Windows 10 DNS leak

    No, went with a different 3rd party suggestion. Works better. I'm reliant on others for my tech needs that way.
     
    the54thvoid, May 22, 2019
    #2
  3. FINNERS
    Finners Win User
    Windows 10 DNS leak

    Did you just manually set your DNS server to google DNS or similar?
     
    Finners, May 22, 2019
    #3
  4. MURALIDHAR_G
    Muralidhar_G Win User

    Windows 10 constantly loosing manual DNS entries?

    How prevent users from manually entrying different DNS server IPs on their computer.

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Is your device connected to domain network?

    Try the below suggested method to prevent users from manually entering different DND server IP’s.

    Method 1

    Stop DNS client from Services.msc. To do so,

    1. Open the run command and type in services.msc.
    2. Locate DNS Client, right click and click on
      Properties.
    3. From General tab > Disabled under startup type.
    4. Click on OK.

    Method 2

    Change the startup type Of DNS client from Registry.

    Note: This method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you
    follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

    Link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/322756/how-to-back-up-and-restore-the-registry-in-windows

    1. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Dnscache and locate
      Start registry key
    2. Double click on Start and edit the value data from
      2 to 4.
    3. Restart the device and check the status.

    However, if the system is in domain network I would suggest you to post your query in
    IT TechNet forums, who will assist you with
    the further steps.

    Regards,

    Muralidhar

    Microsoft Community Moderator
     
    Muralidhar_G, May 22, 2019
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