Are you facing a frustrating situation where your internet is connected, but websites won’t load in your browser? You might see errors like:

• “This site can’t be reached”
• “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET”
• “ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT”

Don’t worry—this is a common issue, and in this guide, we’ll walk you through step-by-step fixes to get your browsing back to normal.

Why Does This Happen?

Even when your Wi-Fi or Ethernet shows as “connected,” websites may fail to load due to:
✔ DNS cache corruption
✔ Incorrect network settings
✔ Proxy misconfigurations
✔ Browser cache issues

Step-by-Step Fixes

1. Restart DNS & DHCP Services

1. Press Win + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter.
2. Locate DNS Client and DHCP Client services.
3. Right-click > Restart (if available).

• If grayed out, proceed to the next step.

2. Flush DNS & Reset Network Settings

1. Open Command Prompt (Admin) (Win + X > Terminal (Admin)).
2. Run these commands one by one:

   ipconfig /flushdns
   netsh int ip reset
   netsh winsock reset

3. Restart your PC and check if the issue is resolved.

3. Change DNS to Google Public DNS

1. Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings.
2. Right-click your active connection (Wi-Fi/Ethernet) > Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties.
4. Set:

• Preferred DNS: 8.8.8.8
• Alternate DNS: 8.8.4.4

1. Click OK and restart your connection.

4. Disable Proxy Settings

1. Press Win + I > Network & Internet > Proxy.
2. Under Manual proxy setup, turn off any proxy settings.
3. Click Save.

5. Clear Browser Cache & Reset Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome > Ctrl + Shift + Del.
2. Select:

• Browsing history
• Cookies & site data
• Cached images & files

1. Click Clear data.
2. Go to Settings > Reset settings > Restore defaults.

6. Restart Your Router

• Unplug your router for 30 seconds and plug it back in.
• Sometimes, ISP issues or router glitches cause this problem.

Still Not Working? Try These!

• Disable VPN or Firewall temporarily (they may block connections).
• Test another browser (Edge, Firefox) to rule out Chrome issues.
• Run Windows Network Troubleshooter (Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot).

Final Fix: Reset Network Settings

If nothing works, reset your network completely:

1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network reset.
2. Click Reset now (this will remove all network adapters and reinstall them).

Tags:

Fix internet connection, DNS error, website not loading, Chrome not working, network troubleshooting

Hashtags:

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Disclaimer:

• Resetting network settings will remove saved Wi-Fi passwords.
• Always back up important data before making system changes.

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Rakesh Bhardwaj

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