{"id":1774,"date":"2026-08-31T15:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T09:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/?p=1774"},"modified":"2026-08-31T15:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:00:00","slug":"fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix DNS Probe Finished No Internet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET_Error\"><\/span>How to Fix DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #001033;color:#001033\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #001033;color:#001033\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#How_to_Fix_DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET_Error\" >How to Fix DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET Error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#1_Check_Your_Internet_Connection\" >1. Check Your Internet Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#2_Restart_Your_Router\" >2. Restart Your Router<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#3_Restart_Your_Computer\" >3. Restart Your Computer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#4_Flush_the_DNS_Cache\" >4. Flush the DNS Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#5_Renew_Your_IP_Address\" >5. Renew Your IP Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#6_Change_Your_DNS_Server\" >6. Change Your DNS Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#7_Clear_Chromes_DNS_Cache\" >7. Clear Chrome&#8217;s DNS Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#8_Clear_Chromes_Browser_Cache\" >8. Clear Chrome&#8217;s Browser Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#9_Disable_VPN_or_Proxy\" >9. Disable VPN or Proxy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#10_Disable_and_Re-enable_Your_Network_Adapter\" >10. Disable and Re-enable Your Network Adapter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#11_Reset_Windows_Network_Settings\" >11. Reset Windows Network Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#12_Check_Your_Firewall_or_Security_Software\" >12. Check Your Firewall or Security Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#13_Try_Incognito_Mode\" >13. Try Incognito Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#14_Check_Whether_the_Website_Is_Down\" >14. Check Whether the Website Is Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET_Fix_Quick_Checklist\" >DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET Fix: Quick Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#How_to_Prevent_DNS_Errors_in_the_Future\" >How to Prevent DNS Errors in the Future<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/fix-dns-probe-finished-no-internet\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seeing the <strong>DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET<\/strong> error when trying to open a website in Chrome? Don\u2019t worry. This is a common internet and DNS problem, and in most cases, you can fix it yourself in a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This error usually means that your browser cannot connect to the <strong>DNS (Domain Name System)<\/strong> server needed to find the website you are trying to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we\u2019ll explain <strong>what DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET means, why it happens, and how to fix the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET error<\/strong> on Windows and other devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET<\/strong> is a Chrome error that usually appears when your computer has trouble communicating with a DNS server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DNS works like the internet&#8217;s phonebook. When you type a website address such as <code>example.com<\/code>, DNS converts the domain name into an IP address that your device can use to connect to the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If DNS cannot complete this process, Chrome may show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem may be caused by your internet connection, DNS settings, router, browser cache, VPN, firewall, or your ISP&#8217;s DNS server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET Happen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several possible reasons for this error:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your internet connection is unstable or disconnected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your DNS server is not responding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNS cache on your computer is corrupted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your router needs to be restarted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chrome&#8217;s DNS cache has outdated information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect network or DNS settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VPN or proxy settings are interfering with the connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firewall or security software is blocking the connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your ISP&#8217;s DNS server is temporarily unavailable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a problem with the website&#8217;s DNS configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now let&#8217;s look at the easiest ways to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-03_13_19-PM-1024x683.png\" alt=\"dns probe finished no internet\" class=\"wp-image-1778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-03_13_19-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-03_13_19-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-03_13_19-PM-399x266.png 399w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-03_13_19-PM-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-03_13_19-PM-831x554.png 831w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-03_13_19-PM-1248x832.png 1248w, https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-03_13_19-PM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_Your_Internet_Connection\"><\/span>1. Check Your Internet Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before changing DNS settings, make sure your internet connection is working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try opening several different websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wikipedia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another website you frequently use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If <strong>all websites are unavailable<\/strong>, the problem is probably your internet connection or router rather than Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If other websites work but only one website doesn&#8217;t open, the problem may be related to that particular website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disconnect and reconnect your Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are using Ethernet, unplug the cable and connect it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also try using your phone&#8217;s mobile hotspot. If the website works through the hotspot, your normal internet connection or DNS server may be the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Restart_Your_Router\"><\/span>2. Restart Your Router<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restarting your router is one of the simplest ways to fix DNS problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow these steps:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn off your router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unplug the power cable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait about 30 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plug the router back in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the internet connection to return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Chrome and try the website again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A router restart can clear temporary network problems and establish a fresh connection with your ISP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Restart_Your_Computer\"><\/span>3. Restart Your Computer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes Windows network services can temporarily stop working correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply restart your computer and try accessing the website again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially useful if the <strong>DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET<\/strong> error appeared suddenly after your computer had been running for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Flush_the_DNS_Cache\"><\/span>4. Flush the DNS Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most effective solutions is clearing the DNS cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windows stores DNS information to make websites load faster. If this information becomes outdated or corrupted, it can cause DNS errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Flush DNS on Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + R<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code>cmd<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Ctrl + Shift + Enter<\/strong> to open Command Prompt as administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run this command:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/flushdns\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press Enter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should see a message similar to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now restart Chrome and try opening the website again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Renew_Your_IP_Address\"><\/span>5. Renew Your IP Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If flushing DNS did not solve the problem, try renewing your IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open <strong>Command Prompt as Administrator<\/strong> and run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/release\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/renew\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, flush the DNS cache again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ipconfig \/flushdns\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Close Command Prompt and restart Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This forces Windows to obtain a fresh IP configuration from your router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Change_Your_DNS_Server\"><\/span>6. Change Your DNS Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your current DNS server may be slow, unavailable, or experiencing problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can try using a public DNS service instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>DNS Provider<\/th><th>Preferred DNS<\/th><th>Alternate DNS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Google DNS<\/td><td>8.8.8.8<\/td><td>8.8.4.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloudflare DNS<\/td><td>1.1.1.1<\/td><td>1.0.0.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quad9 DNS<\/td><td>9.9.9.9<\/td><td>149.112.112.112<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change DNS on Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Network &amp; Internet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the network properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find <strong>DNS server assignment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Edit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Manual<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable IPv4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your preferred DNS server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preferred DNS:<\/strong> <code>1.1.1.1<\/code><br><strong>Alternate DNS:<\/strong> <code>1.0.0.1<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open Chrome again and check whether the error has disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Clear_Chromes_DNS_Cache\"><\/span>7. Clear Chrome&#8217;s DNS Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chrome has its own DNS cache. If it contains incorrect or outdated information, clearing it can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open Chrome and enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>chrome:\/\/net-internals\/#dns\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find <strong>DNS lookup cache<\/strong> and click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clear host cache<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then close and reopen Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try visiting the website again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Clear_Chromes_Browser_Cache\"><\/span>8. Clear Chrome&#8217;s Browser Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A corrupted browser cache can sometimes cause website loading problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To clear it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Chrome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Ctrl + Shift + Delete<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a suitable time range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Cached images and files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Delete data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restart Chrome and test the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t necessarily need to delete your saved passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Disable_VPN_or_Proxy\"><\/span>9. Disable VPN or Proxy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are using a VPN or proxy, it may interfere with your DNS connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Temporarily disable your VPN and try opening the website again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also check Windows proxy settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Network &amp; Internet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Proxy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporarily disable any manually configured proxy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart Chrome.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the website works after disabling the VPN or proxy, the configuration may be causing the DNS problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Disable_and_Re-enable_Your_Network_Adapter\"><\/span>10. Disable and Re-enable Your Network Adapter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windows can sometimes experience a temporary problem with the network adapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try this:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + R<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ncpa.cpl\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click your active Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Disable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait a few seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click it again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Enable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now try loading the website again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Reset_Windows_Network_Settings\"><\/span>11. Reset Windows Network Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If none of the previous methods work, you can reset your network configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open <strong>Command Prompt as Administrator<\/strong> and run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>netsh winsock reset\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>netsh int ip reset\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After that, restart your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These commands reset important Windows network components and can fix persistent connectivity problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Check_Your_Firewall_or_Security_Software\"><\/span>12. Check Your Firewall or Security Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firewall and security software can occasionally interfere with network connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you recently installed or updated security software, check whether it is blocking Chrome or DNS traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not permanently disable your firewall just to fix this error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, check its network or application permissions and make sure Chrome is allowed to access the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Try_Incognito_Mode\"><\/span>13. Try Incognito Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chrome extensions can sometimes interfere with websites or network requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open an Incognito window by pressing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ctrl + Shift + N<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try opening the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it works in Incognito mode, one of your browser extensions or stored browser data could be causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disable extensions one at a time to find the problematic extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Check_Whether_the_Website_Is_Down\"><\/span>14. Check Whether the Website Is Down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the problem isn&#8217;t your computer at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The website you&#8217;re trying to visit may have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DNS problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server downtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expired domain settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect DNS records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try opening other websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If everything else works but one particular website does not, the website itself may be experiencing a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET_Fix_Quick_Checklist\"><\/span>DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET Fix: Quick Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want the fastest troubleshooting process, try these solutions in order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your internet connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flush the DNS cache.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renew your IP address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change your DNS server to Cloudflare or Google DNS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear Chrome&#8217;s DNS cache.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear Chrome&#8217;s browser cache.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable VPN or proxy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reset Windows network settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most users, <strong>restarting the router, flushing DNS, renewing the IP address, or changing the DNS server<\/strong> should be enough to resolve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_DNS_Errors_in_the_Future\"><\/span>How to Prevent DNS Errors in the Future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can reduce the chance of DNS-related problems by keeping your browser and operating system updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also helpful to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep your router firmware updated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid unreliable VPN or proxy services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a reliable DNS provider.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your router occasionally if it becomes unstable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep security software updated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove unnecessary browser extensions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET is a Chrome error that indicates a DNS or network connection problem. Your computer is having trouble resolving or connecting to the website&#8217;s address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I fix DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET quickly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by restarting your router and computer. If that doesn&#8217;t work, open Command Prompt as administrator and run <code>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/code>. You can also try changing your DNS server to Cloudflare DNS (<code>1.1.1.1<\/code>) or Google DNS (<code>8.8.8.8<\/code>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does changing DNS fix DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can. If your ISP&#8217;s DNS server is unavailable or having problems, switching to a reliable public DNS service such as Cloudflare or Google DNS may resolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET a virus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The error itself is not a virus. It is generally related to DNS, network configuration, browser settings, or internet connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does Chrome say DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET but my internet works?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your internet connection can be active while DNS is not working correctly. In this situation, your device may be connected to the internet but unable to translate a website&#8217;s domain name into its IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I restart my router to fix DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Restarting your router is a simple first step and can resolve temporary DNS and network connection problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/How-do-I-fix-a-DNS-probe-finished-no-internet-error-It-happens-to-all-of-my-laptops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET<\/a><\/strong> error looks complicated, but it is usually straightforward to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with the simple solutions: <strong>check your internet, restart your router, flush your DNS cache, and renew your <a href=\"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/vps-hosting\">IP address<\/a><\/strong>. If the problem continues, try changing your DNS server to Cloudflare or Google DNS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If only one website is affected while everything else works normally, the issue may be with that website&#8217;s DNS or server rather than your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the troubleshooting steps above, you should be able to identify the cause and get Chrome working normally again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How to Fix DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET Error Seeing the DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET error when&hellip;","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1775,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[45],"class_list":["post-1774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tutorial","tag-dns-probe-finished-no-internet","cs-entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1774","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1774"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1774\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1779,"href":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1774\/revisions\/1779"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1774"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1774"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nivohost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}