I have a dell laptop with Windows xp. I am getting dns probe finished no internet message. This was on chrome browser. I used the computer earlier with no problems. I have looked here on this website and tried just about everything to no avail. I uninstalled both chrome and Firefox. Can you please help. This is driving me crazy. Thanks.
Your answer is incomplete. You have to assume that the person having the problem does NOT know how to become "the administrator".
I got this error message "DNS PROBE FINISHED NO INTERNET"
I TYPED AT C PROMPT: "netsh winsock reset".
It says this action requires elevation (run as administrator) but it does not tell you how to become the "administrator".
Went to Desktop
Right-clicked on chrome icon
Left Clicked "Run as administrator"
Went back into DOS
Typed above at C prompt
It STILL says : "this operation requires elevation (run as administrator)" but it does not tell you how to become the administrator
(Right-clicking the Icon used to work in Internet Explorer, now not working in chrome)
A few min ago, when I clicked the Start Button, I saw no DOS Icon. Now, after pressing the Windows key (in between CTRL and ALT) AND "R" AT SAME TIME, NOW I SEE THE DOS ICON IN START MENU.
RIGHT-CLICKED ON DOS ICON IN START MENU.
LEFT CLICKED "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR" NOW - I AM THE "ADMINISTRATOR"!!!
Apparently, even in 2015, Windows 7 still runs inside a "DosShell".
NOW, A NEW DOS "DIALOGUE BOX" POPS UP, BUT THE "C" PROMPT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO
C:\Windows\System32>
(My Dell Laptop is 32 bits)
At this new prompt, I typed "netsh winsock reset"
And pressed Enter.
Now, in DOS, it says that I "Successfully reset the Winsock Catalog"! (whatever THAT IS!!) YAAAAAAY!
AND "you must restart [or reboot] the Computer to complete the reset.
TOOK ABOUT 15 MIN. TO FIX
I HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL.
So maybe my "winsock", whatever it is, was corrupted by a virus and needed to be reset inside DOS, despite my getting a new Kaspersky Antivirus Dec 25, 2014 (2 yr subscription)
I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHY THIS PROBLEM OCURRS IN THE FIRST PLACE!
It is better way to go to Start to All programs then to Accessories and with right click to run cmd as administrator then to write the code that is written up. However, thank youuuu it works for me!
I had the same issue and it was driving me insane because this and other solutions wouldn't work. But in the end it turned out to be my firewall software. You might want to make sure you don't have any conflicting rules there as well.
1)Open CMD (windows button + R, type in "cmd" and press enter)
2)Type in this: netsh winsock reset
3)Restart your computer
4)Your internet should be working just fine
sometime the problem may be create by different issues and you might have to attempt various other methods. Check all the Method - http://www.toppctech.com/solve_dns_probe_finished_no_internet_error/
Hey, I also running itunes, then my game can't reach to the internet (it tells that gone maintenance/patch download unavailable) owo
Meanwhile my browser still working, after restarting my computer then that problem occurs on chrome n other browsers :(
Your answer is incomplete. You have to assume the person does not know how to become "the Administrator".
IN DOS, I TYPED AT C PROMPT "netsh winsock reset".
It says this action requires elevation (run as administrator) but it does not tell you how to become the "administrator".
Went to Desktop
Right-clicked on chrome icon
Left Clicked "Run as administrator"
Went back into DOS
Typed above at C prompt
It STILL says : "this operation requires elevation (run as administrator)" but it does not tell you how to become the administrator
(Right-clicking the Icon used to work in Internet Explorer, now not working in chrome)
At first, when I clicked the Start Button, I saw no DOS Icon. Now, after pressing the Windows key (in between CTRL and ALT) AND "R" AT SAME TIME, NOW I SEE THE DOS ICON IN START MENU.
RIGHT-CLICKED ON DOS ICON IN START MENU.
LEFT CLICKED "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR" NOW I AM "THE ADMINISTRATOR"!!!!
Apparently, even in 2015, Windows 7 still runs inside a "DosShell".
NOW, A NEW DOS "DIALOGUE BOX" POPS UP, BUT THE "C" PROMPT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO
C:\Windows\System32>
(My Dell Laptop is 32 bits)
At this new prompt, I typed "netsh winsock reset"
And pressed Enter.
Now, in DOS, it says that I "Successfully reset the Winsock Catalog"! (whatever THAT IS!!) YAAAAAAY!
AND "you must restart [or reboot] the Computer to complete the reset".
TOOK ABOUT 15 MIN. TO FIX
So maybe my "winsock", whatever it is, was corrupted by a virus and needed to be reset inside DOS, even though I just got Kaspersky AntiVirus Dec. 25, 2014 (2 yr. subscription)
I hope this is helpful.
Thanks for letting people know how to log-on as the System Administrator at the Command Prompt. Could even go deeper for newbies. Start, Programs, Windows System, Command Prompt. (that is for Win 8.1). Similar for 7 but since I don't run 7 anymore I don't know the exact progression. Unless you have the Command Prompt set-up in your Start menu, you're going to have to open a few things to find it.
normally when you are connecting with a wi-fi or a dongle wi-fi this problem come,s number 1. if you used your dongle in deffrent area like if always using the dongle on area A. and for some tie you used it area B. and when you back again Area A. then may be you see this problem. so just take your dongle and connect it to direct in your PC/Laptop problem will be solved automatically. and if you are using router connect it with your computer direct with cable .may be problem will be solve . if not restart your PC in connected position with cable .
comments are great cut still does not.let me get to run administrator ..tried right and left mouse click with no luck. I did try typing netsh directly in prompy but ...requires elevation run as administrator.. I am running windows 7 home premium.. pls help. dont know if malware bytes program caused the conflict??
I did all the possible solns on internet.. Bt I cant make it... Still I get "dns might be unavailable" or "windws cant communicate with dns" any more solns????
I spent all last night and today trying EVERYTHING possible. Just fixed it by going to start type in cmd right click to run as administrator then type in netsh winsock reset then restart your computer. Hope someone reads this and it helps them, nothing anyone else said did.
if you used your dongle in deffrent area like if always using the dongle on area A. and for some tie you used it area B. and when you back again Area A. then may be you see this problem. so just take your dongle and connect it to direct in your PC/Laptop problem will be solved automatically. and if you are using router connect it with your computer direct with cable .may be problem will be solve . if not restart your PC in connected position with cable .
Can someone please explain - I have a Lenovo and have the same problem. It's driving me crazy. I've tried suggestions but when I type cmd in the 'run' box nothing happens.
U guys rock!!!! Thanks a million for this huge help! All I had to do is Start, type CMD and right clicked until the Run Command showed up and then typed nets winsock reset, once that's typed go to start, and restart computer.....Wolla !!!!
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> Ninjroid -Meanwhile my browser still working, after restarting my computer then that problem occurs on chrome n other browsers :(