DNS Probe Finished No Internet Windows 11 Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: DNS probe errors mean Chrome can't resolve domain names. Run ipconfig /flushdns, then set DNS to 8.8.8.8 in network settings to bypass router DNS failures.

Symptoms

Chrome shows "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET"
Other browsers may work
Can ping 8.8.8.8 but not google.com
Wi-Fi shows connected

Root Cause

Router DNS forwarding fails or Windows DNS cache is corrupted.

Fix

Method 1: Flush DNS Cache

ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /renew

Method 2: Set Google DNS

Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi → Properties
DNS → Edit → Manual → IPv4
Preferred: 8.8.8.8, Alternate: 8.8.4.4

Method 3: Reset Network

netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
Restart-Computer

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Againly runs check_network_stack to detect DNS failures and auto-switches to reliable public DNS servers.

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FAQ

Q: Why only Chrome? A: Chrome has stricter DNS checking than Edge/Firefox.

Q: Is this a virus? A: No, it's a network configuration issue.

Related: Wi-Fi Connected No Internet

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