Ted asks: How do I fix this irritating DNS ERROR? Though I am connected to internet, the error “This page cannot be displayed” with the “Cannot find server or DNS error” at the bottom always shows up?
Ted, the problem you are facing is quite common. Most of us use automatic settings to obtain DNS address and thus end up using the DNS address provided by our Internet Service Provider (ISP). If the ISP’s DNS can’t resolve the IP addresses of the websites you will get the DNS error that you have asked.
What you can do is change the DNS address to any of the following free public DNS Servers. You can see the detailed instructions on how to change DNS Server Addresses here.
Public DNS servers from Google (without any filters):
8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4
Public DNS servers from OpenDNS (they may block porn and malware sites):
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
Public DNS servers form ScrubIt
67.138.54.100
207.225.209.66
Public DNS servers from DNS Advantage (they may block malware sites):
156.154.70.1 (rdns1.ultradns.net)
156.154.71.1 (rdns2.ultradns.net)
You can also use 156.154.70.22 and 156.154.71.22 which are advertised by Comodo
Public DNS servers from DNSResolvers (without any filters):
205.210.42.205 (cache1.dnsresolvers.com)
64.68.200.200 (cache2.dnsresolvers.com)
Other public DNS servers (without any filters):
4.2.2.2 (vnsc-bak.sys.gtei.net) – A Level3 DNS-Server with Anycast (multiple locations) by BBN Technologies
141.1.1.1 (cns1.cw.net) – A Cabe & Wireless DNS-Server with Anycast (multiple locations) by Cable & Wireless Worldwide
How to use these free DNS Server Addresses on your computer
We here at Tech Simplified love to bring the simplest of solutions for our readers. Here is one more for you guys. Download this utility called DNS Jumper. This is a freeware that memorizes upto 16 DNS Server IP Address Settings and you can choose anyone of them with just a click of a mouse. Believe me you will love it .
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Dns jumper v1.04
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3. [ Fixed ] – Doesn’t work on some x64 systems
4. [ Fixed ] – Doesn’t work on PE (Preinstalled) Environment
5. [ Fixed ] – Doesn’t recognise some Wlan Cards
6. Update function added (Press i – info button and then press Update check button)
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8. Languages preinstalled
9. fastest DNS – a bit improved
10. More Dns (17 to 32) 15 new
11. No problem with USB modems (till now)
12. cmd suport added
13. if dns jumper doesn’t recognise your Network card (very rare) can still change dns server settings (choose all Network Cards and press Apply dns button)
14. German Language added
15. a few minor visual changes
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openDNS servers 208.67.222.123 and 208.67.220.123 (preferred and alternate) blocks all porn…if you’re interested…
To block porn and other undesirable sites you can also use this server info from OpenDNS:
208.67.222.123
208.67.220.123
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