Your computer is configured correctly but the device isn’t responding [FIX]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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DNS server issues, which are otherwise net connection errors, are not entirely uncommon. Some users will run the Internet Connection troubleshooter in Windows when there’s a DNS server error.

Then they might see this error message within the troubleshooter:

Your computer appears to be configured correctly, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding.

What to do if your internet doesn’t work as the device or resource (DNS) isn’t responding on Windows?

The first step is to reset your router. OccasionalIPconflict might be at hand and this step should resolve it.

Alternatively, try switching to Google’s DNS server, flushing the DNS cache, or updating the Network Adapter driver.

A detailed explanation of each step can be found below.

How do I fix thedevice or resource not respondingerror?

1. Reset the router

First, try resetting the router. Users can do that by unplugging the router or turning it off. Wait a few minutes, then plug the router back in or turn it on.

2. Switch to Google DNS

Changing the DNS server might fix the “device or resource (DNS server) is not responding”error. Users can switch to the Google DNS service as an alternative to their currentDNS.

3. Flush the DNS cache

4. Update the Network Adapter driver

Thedevice or resource is not respondingerrorcan also be due to an antiquated network adapter driver. So, some users might need to update their network drivers.

For all kinds of driver-related issues, you should always opt for a third-party utility to fix them for you, and we recommend you giveOutbyte Driver Updaterashot.

This simple product does one thing: update your old drivers, and fix the ones that are broken or missing, all with minimal input from the user, and an even smaller impact on your system performance.

5. Turn off the Windows Defender Firewall

DNS server errors can also be due toWindows Defender Firewallblocks. So, it might be worth turning off the WDF to check that’s not blocking the connection.

Those are some of the resolutions that might fix theYour computer appears to be configured correctly, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding.errorto restore the Internet connections.

Users who have discovered alternative fixes for thaterrorare welcome to share them below.

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Your computer is configured correctly but the device isn’t responding [FIX]#

How do I fix thedevice or resource not respondingerror?#

1. Reset the router#

2. Switch to Google DNS#

3. Flush the DNS cache#

4. Update the Network Adapter driver#

5. Turn off the Windows Defender Firewall#