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This Site Can't Be Reached Error and Online Programs Wont Launch

Thomas Calvano 0 Reputation points
2025-07-14T04:12:42.68+00:00

I have an error where it says "site cant be reached" even though I'm connected to the wifi, however I can connect to some other websites but certains one I can't, also my programs that require Wi-Fi dont open because it says I need a network connection. This only happens on my computer not on any other device, and this happens for like an hour or 2 before I can access websites again. I've tried all the command prompt commands, and it doesn't fix. I don't know if it will fix itself in an hour like it usually does but it's getting annoying. I want to prevent it from happening and not have to wait hours for it to let me access everything again.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
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  1. Pavel Poddubny 335 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-07-14T04:20:30.6033333+00:00

    Hello,

    Let's try changing DNS settings.

    Press Win+I to open Settings -> Select "Network & Internet" -> Advanced network settings -> select the adapter you're using -> View additional properties -> click "Edit" on DNS server assignment -> change it from Automatic to Manual -> switch on "IPv4".

    Now you need to put here some of the popular DNS servers, I can suggest Google - 8.8.8.8 for Preferred DNS, 8.8.4.4 for Alternative DNS; or Cloudflare - 1.1.1.1 for Preferred, 1.0.0.1 - for Alternative.

    You can keep "DNS over HTTPS" off. Just click "Save".

    Let me know if the issue persists.

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