DNS problems on PC

Murmansk

I’ve got a Windows 10 PC that’s connected via ethernet cable to my wireless router. It’s developed a syndrome recently where, when I first use it after it’s been left overnight (I rarely turn it off) it refuses to access the Internet saying there’s a problem communicating with the DNS server.

I know my internet connection is OK as the wi-fi from my router connects me just fine via my tablet and phone. A reboot seems to sort this problem out until it happens again.

As part of my attempts to sort this problem I recently changed the settings for DNS servers to Open DNS rather than Google’s.

I don’t know if it’s connected, but I’ve recently had a very irritating set of messages appear quite frequently from my Kaspersky software complaining about Chrome and self-signed certificates.

Any thoughts would be appreciated

Murmansk

Thanks for your reply - I reckon it's the PC not the router as when it's having the problem I can still access the internet via wi-fi from the router in question

I'll have a go with your suggestions

Thanks again

AndyPix

Murmansk wrote: »

Any thoughts would be appreciated

Uninstall Kaspersky - you dont need it , you have AV built into windows 10

Nasqueron

Be simpler just to turn the machine off (and save money) and boot it up. A modern PC with an SSD takes seconds to get into windows

grumpycrab

AndyPix wrote: »

Uninstall Kaspersky - you dont need it , you have AV built into windows 10

(Sorry, possibly off-topic) If it was a paid for Kaspersky I might agree with you (but even then I'd suggest that Kaspersky free is still better than Microsoft's AV)