Windows Can’t Communicate With The Device Or Resource (Primary DNS Server) (RESOLVED)

Windows Can’t Communicate With The Device Or Resource (Primary DNS Server) (RESOLVED)

Commands Used:
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset

The error “Windows Can’t Communicate with the Device or Resource (Primary DNS Server)” occurs when your computer is unable to connect to the primary DNS server set by your internet service provider. This error message pops up in the Network Diagnostics which is run when you are unable to connect to the internet.

This error message can be caused by a number of reasons such as your IPv4 or IPv6 settings not configured properly, you running a proxy server, a conflict with the network settings, or when the DNS server you are trying to access is temporarily unavailable. We will go through all the workarounds present by starting with the simplest one and working our way to more complex solutions.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:

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“Windows can’t communicate with the device or resource,” says the screen in front of you. Considering that all you were trying to do was go online, seeing this error message is frustrating.

But instead of giving in to frustration, you should find a way to fix the problem. Fortunately, getting the answer you need is easy!

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).