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How To Resolve DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN in MAC?

I have been receiving this error "DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN" again and again. How to resolve this issue?

Posted on Feb 16, 2020 11:09 PM

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Posted on Feb 16, 2020 11:23 PM

Hi Jack,


You can use these given steps below:


Step 1: MAC users have the cushion of using a dedicated app called Gas Mask, which performs all the tasks, related to filing management. More importantly, the app is free of cost and easy to install. Gas Mask also works to modify hosts files as well as a triggered task between these files.

 

Step 2: However, for regular users, there is a simple solution as well. The process requires opening up the Utilities option under the View tab.

 

Step 3: Under the Utilities option, a new page opens up with various options. Choose the terminal option. However, it is to be noted about the system asking admin password now.

 

Step 4: Once the terminal page is opened, search “sudo nano / private/ etc/ hosts”

 

Step 5: This page will show the hosts file with the details of the sites visited.

 

Step 6: Finally, as like for windows, remove if the site intended to be visited is present on the page. This will complete the proceedings immediately.


Thanks!

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Feb 16, 2020 11:23 PM in response to jackryan0307

Hi Jack,


You can use these given steps below:


Step 1: MAC users have the cushion of using a dedicated app called Gas Mask, which performs all the tasks, related to filing management. More importantly, the app is free of cost and easy to install. Gas Mask also works to modify hosts files as well as a triggered task between these files.

 

Step 2: However, for regular users, there is a simple solution as well. The process requires opening up the Utilities option under the View tab.

 

Step 3: Under the Utilities option, a new page opens up with various options. Choose the terminal option. However, it is to be noted about the system asking admin password now.

 

Step 4: Once the terminal page is opened, search “sudo nano / private/ etc/ hosts”

 

Step 5: This page will show the hosts file with the details of the sites visited.

 

Step 6: Finally, as like for windows, remove if the site intended to be visited is present on the page. This will complete the proceedings immediately.


Thanks!

How To Resolve DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN in MAC?

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