Windows Can't Communicate with the Device or Resource (Primary DNS Server) [Fix]
27Windows Can't Communicate with the Device or Resource (Primary DNS Server) [Fix]
“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.
Commands Shown:
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset
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.
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.
This error message can be caused by a number of reasons such as your IPv4 or IPv6 settings not configured properly, you running a proxy server, a conflict with the network settings, or when the DNS server you are trying to access is temporarily unavailable. We will go through all the workarounds present by starting with the simplest one and working our way to more complex solutions.
The Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) is a protocol for use on packet-switched Link Layer networks (e.g. Ethernet). IPv4 provides an addressing capability of approximately 4.3 billion addresses. The Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is more advanced and has better features compared to IPv4. It has the capability to provide an infinite number of addresses.
Experiencing No Internet access, Unable to Reach Web pages, And running network Troubleshooter results “Windows can’t communicate with the device or resource (Primary DNS Server)”. That means your computer is unable to connect to the primary DNS server set by your internet service provider. Which caused due to various reasons such as your IPv4 or IPv6 settings not configured properly, you running a proxy server, a conflict with the network settings, or when the DNS server you are trying to access is temporarily unavailable and more. Whatever the reason, here we collected the best working solutions to fix can’t connect to DNS server windows 10.
Note: solutions below apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems. Works for all major computer manufacturers (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).
Whenever you face any network and Internet, related problems, the first thing we recommend to restart your PC including the network devices (Router, Switch, and modem if connected) that fix if any temporary gitch causing the issue.
Temporarily Disable security software (Antivirus) VPN if installed and configured.
Perform clean boot to check and make sure any third party confliction not causing the issue.
Run free System optimizer like Ccleaner to clear junk, temp files, browser cache, cookies and fix broken registry entries.
Also open command prompt as administrator, type ipconfig /flushdns and enter key. Restart Windows and check now Internet connection started working.
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).