internet protocol

Troubleshooting: Windows can’t communicate with the device or resource – primary DNS server

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There is nothing worse than a Windows error that prevents you from accessing the Internet. The “Windows cannot communicate with a device or resource” error message is not uncommon and can quickly disrupt your plans.

If you get this message, there’s no need to panic. We’ll explain exactly what this error means and how you can fix it.

What causes Windows to fail to connect to a device or resource (the primary DNS server)?

The main causes of this network error are problems with DNS, corrupt, outdated, or incompatible network adapter drivers, corrupt DNS cache, improperly configured Hosts file, etc. read more

How to Troubleshoot “Windows has detected an IP address conflict” Error Message

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Like any other computer, your computer gets an IP address when it connects to a network or the Internet. An IP address is a unique address and identifier for your computer. The IP address system allows networks (or the Internet in general) to distinguish and recognize computers. Therefore, in theory, no two computers on a given network (or on the Internet in general) can (or should) have the same IP address.

What causes the “Windows has detected an IP address conflict” message?

Each device that connects to the network is assigned a unique number – an IP address – that allows it to be recognized and communicated with. So, theoretically, no two devices can have the same IP address. But in practice, interference is always possible. Two or more devices may have the same IP address because of a faulty router, computer settings, or even problems with the Internet service provider. read more