Update Network Adapter Drivers<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOutdated or corrupted drivers can prevent proper DNS communication, leading to a \u201cDNS address could not be found\u201d error. Keeping drivers updated ensures stable DNS resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nPress Windows + X<\/strong> and open Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExpand \u201cNetwork adapters\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Right-click your adapter and select \u201cUpdate driver\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Restart after updating.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nFix 8: Temporarily Disable Firewall or Antivirus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Overly strict security software may block DNS requests, causing the \u201cDNS address could not be found\u201d issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nTemporarily disable firewall or antivirus software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Try accessing the website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n If successful, whitelist your browser or DNS service.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nAlways re-enable protection after testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fix 9: Check the Website\u2019s DNS Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Sometimes the issue isn\u2019t on your side. The website\u2019s DNS records may be down, resulting in a \u201cwebsite DNS address could not be found\u201d error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nTry opening the site on another network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Use an online DNS checker tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Wait and retry if the site\u2019s DNS is unavailable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nFix 10: Contact Your Internet Service Provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If none of the above methods work, your ISP may be experiencing DNS outages, triggering a \u201cServer DNS address could not be found\u201d error. ISP-side problems require provider intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nContact ISP support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Ask about DNS or network issues in your area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Request alternative DNS settings if available.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nConclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The \u201cDNS address could not be found\u201d error is annoying but rarely permanent. In most cases, switching DNS servers, flushing the DNS cache, or adjusting network settings resolves the problem quickly. Hope the solutions in this post help you fix the issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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