FIX Windows Can't Communicate with the Device or Resource (Primary DNS Server)
83This tutorial will help you fix Windows Can't Communicate with the Device or Resource Primary DNS Server Error.
“Windows can’t communicate with the device or resource,” Error message solution.
Commands:
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset
The error “Windows Can’t Communicate with the Device or Resource (Primary DNS Server)” appears when your PC is unable to connect to the primary DNS server set by your ISP. This error message appears while using the Network Diagnostics which means that you are unable to connect to the internet.
This error message is caused by several reasons such as your IPv4 or IPv6 settings not configured correctly, running a proxy server, issues with your network settings, or when the DNS server being temporarily unavailable. We'll teach you how to troubleshoot this error.
IPv4 (Internet Protocol Version 4) is the fourth revision of the Internet Protocol (IP) used to to identify devices on a network through an addressing system. The Internet Protocol is designed for use in interconnected systems of packet-switched computer communication networks. IPv6 implements features not present in IPv4. It simplifies aspects of address configuration, network renumbering, and router announcements when changing network connectivity providers. It simplifies processing of packets in routers by placing the responsibility for packet fragmentation into the end points.
When you have no Internet access, Unable to load Web pages, or recieving error message “Windows can’t communicate with the device or resource (Primary DNS Server)”. while using the network Troubleshooter. It means your laptop is not able to connect to the primary DNS server set by your ISP.
This network troubleshooting guide will work on Windows 10, windows 7, windows 8, operating systems and desktops, laptops, tables and computers manufactured by the following brands: , Dell, HP, Alienware, MSI, Toshiba, Acer, Lenovo, razer, huawei among others.
If you have any network and Internet issues, we suggest you to restart your PC including network devices like your Router, Switch, or modem to fix if any bug causing this problem.
You can also Disable security software like firewall and antivirus.
Perform clean boot to verify that third party software are not causing these issues.
Delete any temp files, browser cache, cookies and fix broken registry entries.
Open CMD as administrator, type ipconfig /flushdns and then press the enter key. Restart Windows and check if your wifi connection is working.
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