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DNS appears functional but certain websites won't open
All my DNS settings appear correct and other sites load fine, but specific websites consistently fail to open with connection errors, suggesting a possible issue with DNS caching, IPv6, MTU size, or a blocked IP range. I have tried flushing DNS and changing to public servers, but the problem persists only on certain domains.
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Please turn off Proxy in system settings.
This looks like a DNS resolution issue with specific domains, not a problem with your whole internet connection. Since you already tried flushing DNS and changing DNS servers, try these steps:
>Restart your router/modem and your computer.
>Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:
>ipconfig /flushdns
>ipconfig /release
>ipconfig /renew
-------------->>Restart your PC and try the website again.
>Try the same website using your phone’s mobile hotspot.
>If it works on the hotspot, the problem is most likely with your ISP/router DNS.
>If it still doesn't work, the domain itself may have a DNS or server issue.
>You can also try Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) or Google DNS (8.8.8.8).
Because the error shown is DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN, Windows is basically saying that it cannot find the IP address for that particular domain. Testing it through a mobile hotspot is the quickest way to determine whether the problem is on your network or with the website itself.
