DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET

How to Fix “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET”

DNS Error 📄 Chrome, Edge, Brave

⚡ Quick answer

DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET means Chrome's DNS probe completed but your device has no internet connection at all — not just a DNS problem, but a full connectivity failure. The DNS probe ran but couldn't reach anything.

First, check if your internet is working and what your current IP address is:

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What Causes the “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET” Error?

Unlike DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN (which means a specific domain doesn't exist), NO_INTERNET means your device can't reach any external servers. Causes include your router losing its WAN connection, your ISP having an outage, your Wi-Fi adapter failing, or your IP address not being assigned correctly via DHCP.

How to Fix It — 5 Methods

1 Restart Your Router and Modem ▶

This is the fix in the majority of cases. Unplug your modem first, wait 30 seconds. Then unplug your router, wait 30 seconds. Plug the modem back in and wait for it to fully connect (solid lights). Then plug the router back in. Wait 60 seconds before testing.

2 Release and Renew Your IP Address ▶

Open Command Prompt as administrator on Windows. Run these commands in order:
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /renew
This forces your device to request a fresh IP from your router's DHCP server. If DHCP assignment failed, this fixes it.

3 Check Physical Connections ▶

If you're on wired Ethernet: check that the cable is firmly plugged in at both ends. Try a different cable or a different port on your router. If you're on Wi-Fi: move closer to the router and check that the router's Wi-Fi is actually broadcasting (check from another device).

4 Reset TCP/IP Stack ▶

Open Command Prompt as administrator and run:
netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock reset
ipconfig /flushdns
Restart your computer after. This resets Windows's core networking components to defaults.

5 Check if It's an ISP Outage ▶

Use your phone's mobile data to check your ISP's status page or social media. If your ISP is having a widespread outage, no router restart will help — you'll need to wait. You can also call your ISP's support line to report and confirm the outage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET and DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN?

NXDOMAIN means one specific domain doesn't exist but your internet is working. NO_INTERNET means your device has no internet connectivity at all — no domains will resolve.

Other devices on my network work fine — why does only my PC show this?

If other devices connect fine, the problem is your specific device, not the router or ISP. Try releasing and renewing your IP address, resetting TCP/IP, or checking if your network adapter driver needs updating.

I'm connected to Wi-Fi but still get this error — why?

Being connected to Wi-Fi just means your device can see the router — it doesn't mean the router has internet access. Check your router's WAN status in its admin panel (usually 192.168.1.1) to confirm it has a valid external IP from your ISP.

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Last updated: April 2, 2026 • Report an error