If thats the case, you might wonder:

Why is the DNS server not responding?

You are not the only one to face this issue, however.

Lucky for you, Im here to stop you from wasting time like me.

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How To Fix DNS Server Not Responding?

If you dont already know, DNS servers are one of the central aspects of the internet.

Without it, the internet would be completely useless.

Troubleshooting

I suggest trying some of them out before attempting the more complicated fixes.

Check out how todisable SuperFetch on Windows 11.

In that case, it is best to configure the DNS provider from your rig manually.

Network-internet

you could also perform a soft reset on your router by rebooting it to clear any data pipe cache.

FAQ

What DNS server should I use?

However, I suggest using OpenDNS if you want better reliability and speed.

Connections

Is flushing DNS safe?

Yes, flushing DNS is safe.

Plus, you dont need to do this manually most of the time since it happens automatically.

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How do I find my DNS server Windows 11?

Scroll down a little bit and look for the DNS Servers field.

You should see both your primary and secondary DNS servers here.

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Final Thoughts

DNS servers are to a data pipe what a CPU is to a computer.

So, its no surprise that the side effects can be huge if something goes wrong with DNS.

I hope you found this article helpful, and you are welcome to reach us for any queries.

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