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On my first day using my PC, several websites suddenly stopped working abruptly. I can only access Google and a few other sites. I've tried all possible fixes—restarting the router and modem, changing IP addresses (IPv4 and IPv6), clearing DNS cache, even resetting the PC to factory settings. The issue also affects my phone when connected to the same Wi-Fi network as my room AP; it's been reset multiple times already, but not from the main router or modem. This problem isn't limited to websites—it impacts apps too. For example, Discord and Steam stop working completely.
I don’t have access to my primary router. My provider restricts it for customers. The only option is to reset it using the mobile app.
I can verify your PC's DNS resolution for the services you're trying to access. Just type the appropriate command in the command prompt: nslookup [service URL]. For example, nslookup discord.com or nslookup api.steampowered.com. If the results are incorrect, try the alternative DNS server 8.8.8.8 with the same command.
@Ikkiddo agrees with what Eigenvector mentioned. If you're aware of a particular site that isn't functioning, you might attempt tools like tracert newgg.com. Usually, tracert provides useful quick debug details. For instance, my connection to newegg.com shows a route ending at 192.168.0.1 after several hops, with times ranging from a few milliseconds to tens of milliseconds. This suggests my DNS is operational and reaching my router, which then forwards it to the ISP's internal systems. If you see an error like "Unable to resolve target system name," it likely points to DNS issues—consider checking your router or using a reliable DNS like 8.8.8.8. If you're getting responses but not from expected IPs, run ipconfig /all to investigate further.
it seems like a DNS problem, but it doesn't look like something simple to fix. I tried using openDNS before, and it worked every time when things were messed up—especially back when I had a PlayStation. It just didn’t perform as well compared to my ISP, so I stopped relying on it. Now that I’m not using any gaming services online, there’s no longer a DNS issue to worry about.
Changing to a different DNS server usually resolves the problem. If your ISP's DNS is faulty, using alternatives like 1.1.1.1, 8.8.4.4, 8.8.8.8 or 9.9.9.9 can help.