[Solved] How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN

If you are searching for the solution of the error DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN, then you are in the right place to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error on your web browsers with the different methods which I am going to provide below.

Hai friends, recently I wrote an article on How to Fix DNS_Probe_Finished_No_Internet Error, after that, I have thought of giving solutions to the Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN on Different browsers on different devices. If you are the who is facing this issue, then you can easily fix after reading all the methods which I am going to give you in the below. This error is also occurring due to DNS related problems. Actually, last time when I wrote an article related to the DNS_Probe_Finished_No_Internet, I gave all the details about what DNS is and what are reasons behind the DNS related errors.

• Note: Actually, this error mostly occurs when the web browser restricts the web page to get access. This error mainly related to the domain which means the Url of that site. As I said earlier this error related to the DNS which means Domain Name System.

I think you will get this error also at least once while using the internet connection. Most of the DNS related errors occurs when the loading issues occur. So mostly you will face browser errors due to the slow internet connections and sometimes you may get the errors because of the software issues. Don’t about all those errors because these errors are very common problems while using the internet. Let’s read more to know the methods to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error.

What is DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN?

DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error when there are misconfiguration and problems with the DNS. Actually, DNS works like as a mediator in between web servers and domain names. DNS helps you drive direct traffic on the internet by connecting the domain names with the actual web servers.  Actually, you can search the webpages in two ways one is by entering the domain or Url name and the second one is simply by entering the IP Address of that particular domain.

Domain Name: https://omgeeky.com

IP Address: 167.99.151.253

Check once by entering the above domain name and web address on your browser. Finally, you will navigate to the same page. So this means actually, any web servers work on two sources like omgeeky.com domain is a human-friendly request translates it into a computer-friendly server IP address – like 167.99.151.253. This error occurs on different web browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and etc…

DNS Error Messages on Different Browsers:

Actually, this error may vary on different browsers, you can’t get the same error message all the time, this error message may change on different browsers. Depend upon the browser that you are using error message comes like the below.

• Note: Here in the images I am not going to disclose the Url which I use while getting these error messages. Because that domain is my personal branded domain. Thank’s for understanding.

Google Chrome:

When it comes to the Google Chrome you will get the error message like DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN. You will get the full error message like the below

This site can’t be reached

domain.com’s server IP address could not be found

Firefox:

You will get Hmm. We’re having trouble finding that site. We can’t connect to the server at omgeeky.com error message in the Firefox browser.

Microsoft Edge:

You will get Hmmm…can’t reach this page error message in the Microsoft Edge browser. But they give some suggestions just below the error message.

Safari:

You will get Safari Can’t Find the Server Error message in the Safari Browser on the Apple Laptop’s

Methods to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN:

Here in this article, I am going to show you different methods to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error on Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari on Windows or Mac PC/Laptop or Computers.

Restart DNS Client Service:

These errors mainly occur due to the DNS related issues, so we have to fix all the settings related to the DNS. I think DNS Client service is only available on Windows, so if you are Windows users, then you can try restarting DNS Client Services to resolve or Cache DNS domain names.

>> Step 1) First of all Click on Windows icon on your Windows which is at the bottom left corner.

>> Step 2) Now type Run and Click on Run to open the Run Command.

>> Step 3) Run command pop-up will appear, there type services.msc and click on OK.

>> Step 4) Here when you click on OK, you will navigate to the Services section, there you can see different services icons, search for the DNS Client.

>> Step 5) If you find DNS Client, then right-click on it and Tap on the Restart option.

Some of the people may face the problems with the Restart option like restart option greyed out where you don’t have a chance to Click on it, then there is an alternative method is for you people.

• First of all Click on the Windows icon which is at the bottom left corner, there type cmd and click on the cmd to open the command prompt or right click on the cmd and open it like Run as administrator.

• Now on the cmd command prompt type the below commands to restart the DNS Client service.

net stop dnscache

net start dnscache

I think some of the windows users may face the error pop-up like the below message, that too depends upon the Windows version which you are using.

The requested pause, continue, or stop is not valid for this service.