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How to Fix This Site Can't Be Reached

Learn how to fix This Site Can't Be Reached with practical troubleshooting steps, common causes, and prevention tips to keep the issue from returning.

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This guide explains how to resolve This Site Can't Be Reached, starting with the most likely causes and moving through practical troubleshooting steps.

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Method 1: Restart the DNS client

The first thing you can do to fix this site can't be reach error is to restart the DNS client service, as follows:

First press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run dialog box, enter the service. msc command and press Enter.

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Service window pops up, find the DNS Client service then right-click and select Restart to restart the DNS Client .

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After the DNS client restarts, check for errors.

Method 2: Change DNS, Ipv4 address

One of the most effective ways to fix this error is to change the DNS address, this can also be used to access blocked websites. The steps are as follows:

Step 1: Right-click on the network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings

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Step 2: In the new window, scroll down and select Network and Sharing Center

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Step 3 : A new window appears, select the Connections item as shown below:

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Step 4 : Continue to click the Properties button then in the new window double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)

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Step 5: Select the Use the following DNS server addresses section then enter DNS google as shown below:

8.8.8.8

8.8.4.4

Enter finished, click OK to save then check to see if the error is not offline.

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Method 3: Use the command to delete DNS cache

If the way to restart DNS and change DNS is not successful, you can use one method that is clearing DNS cache. This method is quite effective in some cases, you do the following:

Open the Run dialog box, type CMD and press Enter to open a command prompt window:

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The cmd window appears, enter the command ipconfig / flushdns and then press Enter. The command will completely delete the DNS cache. If errors arise, DNS will be automatically corrected.

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Method 4: Reset the settings of Chrome browser.

If you use Chrome browser, you can try one way is to Reset all settings on this browser. How to do the following:

Open your browser and enter the path chrome: // flags / in the address box and press Enter, then you press the Reset all to default button

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Then restart your browser to save your changes and check for errors.

Method 5: Uninstall and reinstall the Chrome browser

If the above methods do not work, you can apply the last method is to remove the chrome browser and reinstall.

You open the Control Panel and select Uninstall a Program

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Then right-click on the Google Chrome software and select Uninstall to uninstall it

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However, after the installation is completed, you need to access the folder containing data of Google Chrome and delete everything in it. You access the directory with the following link:

C: Users Computer name AppDataLocalGoogle

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If you do not see the AppData folder, follow the image below to show it:

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After deleting everything in the Google directory, proceed to reinstall Google Chrome, then restart your computer and reopen the browser to see if the error still exists.

Above is an article on how to fix this site can't be reached error in the browser, hope the article will help you. Good luck!

FAQ

What usually causes This Site Can't Be Reached?

The cause may involve incorrect settings, outdated software, damaged files, permission problems, device compatibility, or a temporary system issue.

What should I try first to resolve This Site Can't Be Reached?

Restart the affected app or device, install pending updates, verify settings and connections, and follow the troubleshooting steps in order.

How can I prevent the issue from returning?

Keep software updated, maintain backups, avoid interrupted installations, and review system or device settings after major changes.

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