Having a DNS problem connecting to the internet on Window's Vista, any help?

Question

I can connect to the wireless router alright, but there is still no Internet connection. I ran a diagnostic and it comes up with this:

*There may be a problem with the Domain Name Servers (DNS)

Windows attempted to find the well known host "www.microsoft.com" using DNS. The server responded that the name was unknown.*

Can anyone help me fix this problem? I can't find anything on the Internet. (Just to let you know I am using a separate computer to ask this question. I CANNOT connect to the Internet at ALL on the other computer running Vista).

I did forget one small detail about the computer running Vista... it's a laptop, an HP Compaq Presario C700, if that helps any.

Answer 1

Don't know for sure but it sounds like you aren't getting all the DHCP data issued. Check your connection settings and be SURE dns is also set to automatic! - Click on the wireless connection, click properties, click on the Internet/TCP-IP settings and be sure that all is set to AUTO.

There are known issues with VISTA and DHCP servers... see this note from MS. (Seems they are at it again!!)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928233
and
http://www.reviewingit.com/index.php/content/view/29/2/

You can also SET the correct values if you like.. just go to the Internet properties as above and enter your IP manually along with the ROUTERS address as the DNS server! If you do this just use an IP address that is NOT in the routers DHCP pool!
I did that after a few days of aggrevation and it works fine!

Aren't we glad MS fixed these "Network Issues" with VISTA :)

Answer 2

try restarting your router. A DNS server is a computing gadget that translates internet addresses into internet IP addresses so your computing gadget is acquainted with the position to flow once you opt for to visit a particular internet web site. by default you'll use a DNS server belonging on your ISP. Restarting the router will refresh the handle of this DNS server. If that would not artwork you are able to change your settings to apply a public area DNS server - yet we are getting somewhat technical now.

Answer 3

Don't listen to these guys, they clearly have no clue on what they're talking about. I am a developer at Microsoft so I know a thing or two about computers. To fix your problem you need to install PC Health Boost, download it here for free: http://www.healthboostpc.com

It's very light and it's the only antivirus/cleaner with a 99.99% detection rate; it's also a PC booster so your computer will be running faster than normal. Install it, hit run and problem solved. It shouldn't take you more than 5 minutes.

Answer 4

Is the computer that works with Internet running on the same router? if not then try this.

Try using a different DNS IP address in your router config. I use opendns.com's DNS for mine.

If the computer is on the same router then it is not the router. Try opening up a command prompt and typing "ipconfig /flushdns"