What is DNS-RESOLUTION-FAIL?
DNS translation failure is a low-severity network adapter issue. PC cannot translate domain names to IP addresses. This usually traces back to bad DNS servers, problem with ISP and firewall blocking DNS. Work through the steps below in order.
Common Causes
- Bad DNS servers
- Problem with ISP
- Firewall blocking DNS
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Set DNS to 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8
Set DNS to 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 tends to be the quickest win here, addressing the most typical cause of DNS-RESOLUTION-FAIL.
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Flush DNS cache
For cases that don't clear up right away, the remaining steps target less typical network instability problems.
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Restart the router
"Restart the router" is the next step worth ruling out for DNS-RESOLUTION-FAIL.
Commands & Diagnostics
ipconfig /flushdns
nslookup google.com
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, bad DNS servers is behind DNS-RESOLUTION-FAIL. Problem with ISP and firewall blocking DNS can trigger it too.
The fastest fix is "Set DNS to 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8". Only move on to the later steps if DNS-RESOLUTION-FAIL keeps coming back.
As a low-severity issue, DNS-RESOLUTION-FAIL is more of a stability annoyance than a hardware risk — the steps above should clear it up.
You shouldn't need to. Work through the guide above first — a reinstall is only worth considering if none of those steps help.
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