5 Main Reasons for
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN
What does DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN mean?
Your browser can’t find the website you are trying to visit.
When you try to open a website, your computer first tries to ask for directions:
“Where is the address of this website?”
But if it can’t get an answer or asks the wrong source, this error shows up: DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN.
Why does it happen?
This error usually shows up when:
- You typed the website name wrong (e.g. googel.com instead of google.com)
- The website doesn’t exist
- Your computer can’t connect to the internet properly
- Your internet settings are not working correctly
How can I fix it?
Try these simple steps:
- Check the website name
– Make sure there is no typo - Refresh the page
– Sometimes it’s just a small glitch - Restart your computer and Wi-Fi (Router & Modem)
- Try another device or browser
– If it works there, the problem is only on your current computer, laptop, tablet or mobile devices.
– Try with Google Chrome, Bing or Yahoo - Use a different Wi-Fi or internet connection / mobile connection (data)
– Ask a friend to try with a different internet service provider (ISP) TM, Maxis, Unifi, CelcomDigi, Umobile & others.
– Check if the entire world couldn’t access the website. - Disable Firewall, VPN or Antivirus temporarily
– These sometimes interfere with DNS resolution. - Check domain name and website hosting expiry date.
– Contact your domain, hosting or website provider
Common causes of the error
| Cause | Description |
|---|---|
|
Incorrect domain name |
A typo in the URL / domain name – e.g. googel.com |
|
WiFi or network issue |
– DNS provider (e.g. ISP such as TM, Unifi, Maxis) may be down or slow
– Router not working or cable unplugged |
|
Firewall / Antivirus or VPN blocking |
Your system’s firewall, antivirus, or VPN may block DNS resolution |
|
Computer settings issue (Misconfigured DNS settings) |
In your computer or router – The “map” for the internet is broken, so it can’t find the website |
|
The website really doesn’t exist |
The domain or website may have been shut down or expired
|
How to Fix DNS Setting
Step by step
- Clear DNS cache
– On Windows: Open Command Prompt, then type:
ipconfig /flushdns
– Restart DNS client service (Windows only) - Change DNS to Google DNS
– 8.8.8.8
– 8.8.4.4