I cant get onto internet explorer it says dns error can you help?

DNS stands for Domain Name Service, and it helps in accessing various websites on the Internet. An error regarding the DNS for any particular website usually implies the lack of an active Internet connection. The purpose of DNS is to simply translate the address that a user types on the web browser from the human language into the computer language.

DNS is used to resolve names to numerical IP addresses, which is needed to route traffic onto the Internet. Whenever a URL is entered into the browser, the beginning part is the website's domain name.

One Website Not Working: try contacting other sites on the Internet to see if the DNS error is particular to one website. If only one site is not working, the problem rests with the one website.

Computer Not Connected: another item to check when a DNS error shows up is to see if the computer is on the local network. Check to see if the home or office router can be reached from the computer. If not, the DNS error is from the computer not being able to connect to the local office or home network.

Internet Connection Down: if no websites are working, it might be because the Internet connection is down due to a faulty cable/DNS modem or the ISP is down. Power off and on the modem. If the DNS errors still persist, contact the ISP.

DNS Errors: in the vast majority of cases, DNS errors have nothing to do with DNS. DNS errors are usually one of the first symptoms of internet or wireless connectivity issues.

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are you sure its DSN and not a DNS error if the latter
Open your Internet Explorer browser. It doesn't matter what page your browser opens to as long as it is open. Click on the Tools option at the top of your Internet Explorer screen. Next, click on Internet Options followed by security Tab In the Security Tab, click on the Custom Level tab located at the bottom of the screen. Check the Medium security level drop down box once on the Custom Level screen. You will also need to browse through the options find the setting Access Data Across Domains and put a check in that box to enable the feature. Finally choose the Apply option and the exist the program. You might need to restart your computer for the changes to apply hope this helps

this has helped me in the past.. i hope it helps you out

Been troubled lately by that pesky DNS error? Notice that your PS3 can still browse the net, but not log in? Happen to be a Roadrunner customer? Happen to have any other ISP with a crummy DNS server? Well then read on...

The main issue turns out to be a Roadrunner (or any other ISP's) DNS problem. The fix is simple. When configuring your PS3 network (regardless of wired or wireless), use the manual option. If you use DHCP, leave address resolution at automatic BUT CHANGE THE DNS SERVER ENTRY TO MANUAL.

I replaced the Roadrunner (or any other ISP's) DNS entries with addresses from the Open DNS project which is a free, secure DNS server that anyone can use. It's safe, easy, and works.

The DNS addresses are:

208.67.222.222 or/and 208.67.220.220

Once replaced, you should have no problem logging in.

here is the url i got it from http://boardsus.playstation.com/t5/PlayStation-Network/Solution-for-your-DNS-error-80710102-problems-Works-for-all-ISP/m-p/42264211/message-uid/42264211

It sounds like your pc cannot find your internet gateway or your router cant, check all cables starting at telephone socket.

Then goto START - CONTROL PANEL - NETWORK CONNECTIONS - Right Click and choose PROPERTIES then scroll down to INTERNET PROTOCOL - select that then choose PROPERTIES below. Then tick SELECT IP ADDRESS AUTOMATICALLY then DNS ADDRESS AUTOMATICALLY, this might work after a full shut down and reboot. NB if their are any settings on those last 2 pages write them down before changing them to automatic. If it does not work type in the old details before trying another solution.

DNS is an acronym that stands for Domain Name Service. A DNS error occurs when the Internet browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape, is unable to reach the web site in the address field. This can occur for various reasons, including an impaired Internet connection.

It seems your system has a problem with Java updates or some spyware infection. First way to fix this problem is by reseting the IE7, Tools-IE options- Advanced- Reset-Reset All. The other permanent solution is to download Mozilla Firefox which is a better browser than IE.

If you can connect directly to your virgin Media Broadband and get internet then your laptop and broadband router is fine.

The wireless router appears not to have a DNS entry and you will need to add that manually.

I suggest that you connect directly to the Broadband modem, be sure you can get onto the internet. Once you have confirmed you can get onto the internet you need to get the dns information from your Broadband modem for later.

once connected directly to the broadband modem, click start>run> then type "CMD" then click open. you will get a prompt type the following and record the DNS Server ip addresses.

"ipconfig /all" then hit enter
this will display your ipaddress information but mostly you need the DNS server ip addresses.

once you have recorded them rerun the install, but this time instead of at the end of the install where it shows the Wireless router information you can modify or change it and add the DNS server entries.

Also by default most wireless routers ip address is 192.168.1.1 and you can type that from a internet explorer and change it from there as well. I believe it's no ID or user name and the password is admin.

Good luck

you need to manually enter the internet settings on your ps3. to find out what they are, go to your routers home page and look at the ip tcp and dns server settings (dont touch them; write them down)

try this # at DNS 4.2.2.2 and 4.2.2.1

Does the IE window open? Does it try to connect, or even tell that 'Website found'? In this case, must have been hit by spyware. After removing spyware, sometimes DNS errors occur. So, try to use WINSOCKXPFIX.EXE (please google it to download).