Computer Appears To Be Correctly Configured, Device Not Responding

The error message, “Your Computer Appears To Be Correctly Configured, But The Device Or Resource Is Not Responding,” hints at problems with the network connectivity, such as the computer failing to connect with some device or a resource on your network.

Key Takeaways

• The DNS server error may occur due to misconfigured DNS settings, outdated Windows/network drivers, faults within the connection, and more.
• You can start by restarting the PC and the internet router, and when nothing works, reset your network to solve the trouble.
• The “Roll Back Driver” option will only be available if you have recently updated the network driver on your PC.

What Causes The Error?

Here are the possible causes for this error.

• Outdated Windows/network drivers.
• Glitches/bugs in the connection or DNS cache.
• Incorrect DNS configurations.
• Faults on ISP’s end.
• Antivirus software blocking the connection.
• Faulty driver updates.
• A mismatch between the DNS and IP address.

Also Read: How To Clear Browser’s Cache? [PC And Phone]

How To Fix “Your Computer Appears To Be Correctly Configured, But The Device Or Resource Is Not Responding?”

I will let you know several effective solutions our team used to resolve this error, such as running Network Troubleshooter, disabling VPN/proxy, and more.

Restart PC

Restart the PC to refresh the DNS connection on your system. Importantly, wait for a minute before powering the computer back on again. You can also try power cycling your PC in case a normal restart does not work. 

Reconnect To The Network

Disconnect from your Wi-Fi network and forget it. Then, reconnect by entering the password to clear any buildup of temporary bugs or glitches in the connection between the router and your computer.

1. Click on the “Windows” symbol on the extreme left of the “Taskbar.”

   

2. Select the “Settings” gear on your left in the “Start” menu to view different settings for your PC.

   

3. Click on “Network And Internet.”

   

4. Highlight “Wi-Fi” on the left bar and press “Manage Known Networks.”

   

5. Click on the connected Wi-Fi network and hit the “Forget” button.

   

6. Next, return to the previous screen and choose “Show Available Networks.”

   

7. A menu from the bottom right containing the names of available Wi-Fi networks will appear.
8. Choose your Wi-Fi and click “Connect.”

   

9. Type the password and hit “Enter.”

   

Power Cycle Your Router

We recommended power cycling the internet router to fix this network issue. It will refresh the connection to resolve connectivity errors, boosting performance.

1. Go to your internet router and turn it off via the “Power” button on the backside.

   

2. “Turn Off” the “Switch” on the electric board.

   

3. Remove the “Ethernet” and “Power” cables from the device.

   

4. Wait for 5 minutes.
5. Reconnect the cables.

   

6. “Turn On” the “Switch.”

   

7. Press the “Power” button on the router to power it on.

Run Connections Troubleshooters

Running the “Incoming Connections” and “Internet Connections” troubleshooters identifies persisting problems with connecting your device to the network. If found, the troubleshooter will fix them or prompt you to take the appropriate steps.

1. Go to “Update And Security” from “Settings.”

   

2. Select the fifth option on the left panel, “Troubleshoot.”
3. Press “Additional Troubleshooters.”

   

4. Expand the “Internet Connections” section and hit “Run The Troubleshooter.”

   

5. Let the computer diagnose and fix the problem.
6. Once completed, repeat the same step for “Incoming Connections.”

   

Reset DNS Cache

Resetting the DNS cache will remove outdated information from the server and replace it with newer information. Consequently, any corrupt data or glitches in the cache will also clear out.

1. Again, launch the “Run” box. 
2. Type “cmd” to access the “Command Prompt” window.

   

3. Execute the codes one after another:
   ipconfig /flushdns
   ipconfig /registerdns
   netsh winsock reset
   netsh int ip reset
   ipconfig /renew
4. Once done, your DNS cache will be refreshed.

Change DNS Server

You also have the option to change your DNS server to Google DNS Server if your current one is not responding or showing errors.

1. Activate the “Run” dialog box with the “Windows+R” keys.

   

2. Enter “ncpa.cpl” and hit “OK.”

   

3. Identify the network adapter under use and right-click on it.
4. Select “Properties” from the drop-down.

   

5. In the dialog box, double-click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).”

   

6. A new dialog box will appear on your screen.
7. Mark the circle beside “Use The Following DNS Server Addresses.”
8. Next, enter “8.8.8.8” in the “Preferred DNS Server” box and “8.8.4.4” in the “Alternate DNS Server” box.
9. Put a check on the box “Validate Settings Upon Exit.”
10. Pressing “OK” will save the new DNS addresses and switch your computer to Google DNS Server.

    

11. Lastly, apply the new DNS settings by running the code ipconfig /flushdns in the “Command Prompt.”

Also Read: How To Disable Firewall 

Turn Off Proxy Settings

Proxy servers can sometimes interfere with network connectivity. Therefore, disable the proxy if you face the “DNS server not responding” error to resume the connection.

1. Open “Network And Internet” from the “Settings.”

   

2. Navigate to “Proxy” on the left menu.
3. Disable “Automatic Proxy Setup” via the toggle bar.
4. Do the same for “Manual Proxy Setup.”

   

Disable VPN

Turning off VPN is a common troubleshooting method when fixing connectivity errors since it may interrupt your access to specific resources on the network. Don’t worry; you can set up a VPN later again. 

1. On the “Network And Internet” section, go to “VPN.”
2. Disable both options via the toggle switch.

   

3. Also, turn off VPN if it is enabled in your browser.

Deactivate Power Saver For Network Adapter

Disabling the Power Saver for the network adapter will improve network performance on your computer, keeping slow speeds and disconnections at bay.

1. Right-click on the “Windows” symbol on the “Taskbar.” It will open a menu. 

   

2. Pick “Device Manager.”

   

3. In this window, expand the “Network Adapters” section with a double-click.
4. Right-click on the adapter in use and choose “Properties.”

   

5. Head to “Power Management” and uncheck the box beside “Allow The Computer To Turn Off This Device To Save Power.”

Roll Back Network Driver

If you are experiencing the “DNS Server not responding” error after updating the network driver, the problem likely lies within the updates. In this case, you can roll back to the previous driver version and undo the faulty updates to solve the error.

1. Right-click on the connected driver and choose “Properties.”

   

2. In the mini-window, select the “Driver” tab.
3. Notice an option, “Roll Back Driver.” It should be black if you have recently updated the network driver. If not, this option will be greyed out.
4. Click on “Roll Back Driver” if it is black.

   

Also Read: Undoing Changes Made To Your Computer

Update Network Driver

Always keep all the drivers on your computer updated to the recent versions to avoid performance issues. You can let your computer look for them automatically or manually install the updates from the manufacturer’s website. 

1. Head to the “Device Manager” page as specified in the method above and expand “Network Adapters.”
2. Right-click on the one you are using and select “Update Driver” from the sub-box.

   

3. Go with “Search Automatically For Drivers.”

   

4. Your computer will look for and install any available updates.

Re-Enable Network Driver

Re-enabling the network driver is another method to try when the DNS Server error is not going away. Remember to wait at least a minute before enabling the network driver again.

1. Highlight the relevant network adapter and right-click on it.
2. Pick “Disable Device.”

   

3. Confirm “Yes” in the pop-up.

   

4. Wait for a minute before enabling it back.

Reinstall Network Driver

Reinstalling the network driver on your PC will fix corrupt or conflicting data. It will ensure your computer has the correct driver version per the installed operating system (OS).

1. Right-click on the network adapter in use and pick “Uninstall Device.”

   

2. Restart your computer, and it will automatically install the network driver.

Disable Antivirus

Temporarily turn off any third-party antivirus software enabled on the device, like McAfee, Avast, or Norton. An extra tip I would like to add here is to always use reliable and trusted antivirus programs like the ones I mentioned.

Unreliable antivirus software can harm your files and data. Besides, check out how to use antivirus software to remove malware and viruses on your computer.

Run Network Troubleshooter

Similar to the other two troubleshooters I discussed in the previous methods, a “Network Troubleshooter” will also identify issues in the network and help you solve them efficiently.

1. On the “Network And Internet” page, switch to the “Status” tab from the left pane.
2. Scroll down to “Network Troubleshooter” and click on it.

   

3. Highlight “All Network Adapters” and pick “Next.”

   

4. Let the PC diagnose and resolve any potential issues with the network.

Update Windows

Keeping your computer and other devices in line with the latest updates is always recommended. Windows updates include security enhancements, bug fixes, and additional features to enhance the user experience. Therefore, install them promptly to avoid facing such errors. Learn how to update Windows on the commonly used versions.

1. Open the “Settings” page.
   
2. Choose “Update And Security.”
   

   

3. Pick “Windows Update” from the left pane and press the “Check For Updates” button on the right.
   

   

4. “Download And Install” the recommended updates for your PC.
   

   

Reset Network Settings

This is the last resort. Resetting network settings will switch your network to its default settings, thereby eliminating misconfiguration, corrupt data, and outdated information.

1. Scroll to the bottom of the “Status” page in “Network And Security.”
2. Click on “Network Reset.”

   

3. Follow any on-screen prompts to proceed.

What To Do If Nothing Works?

When none of those mentioned above solutions helps fix the issue, you may want to contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and confirm if the issue is on their end.

To be sure, use the same Wi-Fi network on another device, like your mobile phone, and check if the webpages or streaming sites are loading normally. If not, the issue is likely with your ISP.

Final Words

This is how you can solve the error, “Your Computer Appears To Be Correctly Configured, But The Device Or Resource Is Not Responding.” The error is mainly network-related, so first try the fixes that are directly related, like running the troubleshooter or changing the DNS address.