The DNS check completed without connecting to the internet.
The DNS check completed without connecting to the internet.
I’m facing issues with my Wi-Fi connection on my laptop lately. Often when I power it on, it shows I’m connected, but when I try to visit a site, I get an error saying DNS probe finished and no internet in browsers like Chrome or Edge. The DNS name isn’t found, and the error code is INET_E_RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND. Sometimes I stay online for hours only to lose connection suddenly, with the Wi-Fi card appearing off. I’ve searched many fixes but nothing resolved it. I’ve tried reinstalling Windows, removing programs, using Google DNS, checking IP settings, flushing DNS, updating drivers, disabling the firewall, restarting the router and modem, and even considering a USB adapter. It’s frustrating and I’m close to buying a wired adapter instead.
Most important information - do you have good router? More expensive routers are expensive for a reason. It's not that router for 15$ work the same as one for 100$ but is worse looking. About your tries: Reinstalling Windows - forget about that "solution". Ever, forever. Removing programs that may conflict with WiFi card - unless it's not Antivirus or Firewall, it has no sense. Tried using google DNS - good method. But also disable DNS server service in Windows so you don't use cached addresses and always use google DNS. IPConfig may work, but there also other commands that may help - "netsh int ip reset", "netsh winsock reset". Full list here . Drivers for WiFi - why not. Disabling firewall - why not. Restarting router and modem - sure, but still, if it's good router, it should be stable as rock and work long time without restarts. Even years. Wireless adapter - sure, maye some with "ac" standard if your router supports it.
It could work as a router but isn’t yours, which means you likely can’t install firmware updates or make major changes. A USB network card might assist.