Fix "Windows Can't Communicate with the Device (DNS Server)" In Windows 10/8/7 [Solution]
10Fix "Windows Can't Communicate with the Device or Resource (Primary DNS Server)" In Windows 10/8/7 [Solution]
Commands Used:
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset
“Windows can’t communicate with the device or resource,” says the screen in front of you. Considering that all you were trying to do was go online, seeing this error message is frustrating.
Fix Windows can’t communicate with the device or resource error: If you’re facing the error “Windows Can’t Communicate with the Device or Resource (Primary DNS Server)” then this means you are not able to access the Internet which is happening because your PC is unable to connect to the primary DNS server of your ISP. If you are getting limited access Internet connection then you can try to run the network troubleshooter, which will show you the above error message.
The error “Windows Can’t Communicate with the Device or Resource (Primary DNS Server)” occurs when your computer is unable to connect to the primary DNS server set by your internet service provider. This error message pops up in the Network Diagnostics which is run when you are unable to connect to the internet.
Note: Try disabling proxy servers before you start with the solutions listed here. Also if you are using restricted internet in any institution (college, university etc.), it is best to follow the guidelines given by them as they have their own internet settings as compared to unrestricted internet we use in our homes.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).