Using Google Chrome, you might encounter an error stating FINISHED DNS PROBE WITHOUT INTERNET. The error usually occurs when the Chrome browser is unable to load a web page. Now there are several ways to solve this problem, and that is what we will discuss in a short moment.
So here’s the thing, DNS means Domain name servers, which is designed to load a web page from its host. If, for whatever reason, you can have a slow internet connection where the Chrome browser can’t connect to the source, well, this error can show its ugly head.
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET error on Chrome
Loading the DNS cache should not fail in order to keep the error at bay, which in turn loads the web page without any problems. If you experience this problem, try the following suggestions:
- Clear the Google Chrome DNS cache
- Clear obsolete DNS
- Disable DNS prediction services
- Make changes to the protocol’s DNS settings
1]Clear the Google Chrome DNS cache
One of the best ways to fix the problem we currently have is to clear the DNS cache in Chrome. It’s an easy task to do, so follow it and everything should be fine when done.
OK, so to get started, please launch the Google Chrome web browser and visit the following URL:
chrome://net-internals/#dns
Right away you should see Host resolver cache. Just click the button next to it that says Clear host cache.
From there, websites should load properly without errors. However, if not, keep reading.
2]Clear the DNS cache
Another reason why you might see the error has a lot to do with an outdated DNS that needs to be cleared. Usually this is done automatically, but for this particular situation a manual touch is required.
To start, press the key Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Then enter CMD in the box and press the Enter key. This should launch the command prompt, and from there you will need to paste the following command:
Once the command prompt is operational, please enter the following commands one by one and press Enter after each addition.
ipconfig /release ipconfig /all ipconfig /flushdns ipconfig /renew netsh int ip set dns netsh winsock reset
This will clear the DNS cache, reset Winsock & reset TCP / IP.
In addition, our freeware FixWin, allows you to perform these 3 operations in one click.
It should.
Just restart the computer to make sure before opening Chrome again.
3]Disable DNS prediction services
Open Chrome and go to the Settings area of the web browser, then scroll to Privacy and Security.
Select the section that says Moreand deactivate the function, Preload pages for faster browsing and searching.
4]Make changes to the protocol’s DNS settings
What you need to do here is research ncpa.cpl in Windows 10. After that go to Ethernet or Wireless, right click and select Properties, then look for Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP / IPv4).
From there you will want to select it and navigate to Properties. Finally, manually change the DNS servers to one of your choice, and that’s it.
Restart your computer and try to load a web page again in Chrome.
Related Reading: Fixed ERR_EMPTY_RESPONSE error in Chrome on Windows 10.