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Sometimes you might find that sites don't want to load even though your internet connection is fine and the URL is written correctly. In Google Chrome, this usually occur's in a form of DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error message.
In this article, we’re going to show you a number of methods on how to solve this how to fix dns_probe_finished_nxdomain error and explain why it might appear in the first place. So, let’s get started, shall we?

How to Fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error?

To flush the DNS cache on Windows, you’ll need to do the following:

Click the start button, look for the command prompt, and then right-click to select the Run as administrator option.

Once a new window appears, type in: ipconfig/flushdns

When you’re done, click Enter.

Open the command prompt administrative rights just like before and enter the following commands one by one:

You can release your current IP address via entering:
ipconfig/release
If you want to display the total IP configuration for all of your adapters, use the following:
ipconfig/all
In order to reset the DNS cache, we’ll use:
ipconfig/flushdns
This will renew configuration settings for all adapters:
ipconfig/renew
Enter the following command's to reset the IP settings of your previously stored IP & reinstate the Winsock Catalog.
netsh int ip set dns
netsh winsock reset
Once that's done, restart your computer.

Here’s how to release & renew an IP address on macOS:

Go to System Preferences and click Network
Select your internet connection and tap Advanced
Navigate to the TCP/IP tab and click Renew DHCP Lease
Press OK and then restart your computer

Here’s how to restart DNS Client service using Windows Services:

Access Services by typing it into the search bar
Scroll down and find the DNS Client option
Click the Restart Service button