If you are browsing the internet using Google Chrome, it is possible that you might encounter the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error. DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error typically appears on Google Chrome web browser. However, this issue might bother Windows, Mac or Android OS users. DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN is a very common DNS error which occur because of the misconfiguration of or incorrect DNS Settings of your Internet Network.
Generally, Domain Name Servers (DNS) is responsible to redirect a Domain name to its respective IP Address. If it cannot do the job or when the Domain Name to IP Redirection fails then the NXDOMAIN error appears which represents Non-Existent Domain.
Here are some simple solutions which you can try in attempt to resolve DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error.
Restart DNS Client Service
- Press Win + R to open Run window.
- Type services.msc and press Enter.
- Press the D key to faster locate DNS Client item. Right-click on it and click Restart.
- Close the browser and try again to visit the webpage.
Flush the DNS
- Press Windows + X and click on Command Prompt Admin.
- You will see Command provoke is presently open, now type the below highlighted command as it is and press enter.
ipconfig/flushdns
- Once the above  command is executed, You will have the capacity to see Windows IP setup effectively flushed the DNS Resolver Cache. on the screen.
- Reboot your PC and open a similar page that was demonstrating you the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error
Change TCP/IP4 Proxy settings
- Open Network and Sharing Centre.
- Select Change adapter settings.
- Locate for your Network Connection provider in Local Area Connection or Wireless Connection and select Properties by right-clicking on the icon.
- In the newly opened window, opt for the Internet Protocol (4 TCP/IPv4) and click “Properties”.
- In the new window, mark the Use the following DNS server addresses option.
- Then, type in 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
- After you are done with these steps, click OK and close the remaining windows.
Disable Any VPN Temporarily
Some VPN (Virtual Private Network) or Anti-virus software might obstruct the DNS. If you’re utilizing a VPN or Anti-virus software, disable them briefly and check to see if the issue is solved.
Reset Chrome Flag Settings
- Copy the given below URL Text and Paste it in Google Chrome Address bar.
chrome://flags/
- Press Enter button and it will load a page with Settings in Google Chrome.
- In the Settings Page, at the right side click on Reset all to the default option.
Surf the internet now and most probably you might not encounter the Error DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Again.
Execute commands in Command Prompt
- Click Start and access Windows search box.
- In the search type cmd and right-click on the result. Choose Run as administrator.
- In the Command Prompt type the following commands. Press enter after entering each of them:
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /all
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /renew
netsh int ip set dns
netsh winsock reset
- Once these commands are executed, restart the computer and check if the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN still exists on Google Chrome.