DNS
Remote name could not be resolved.
"Remote name could not be resolved" errors usually mean that the DNS server(s) currently in use by your router or computer have a problem. To solve this you need to configure your router and/or computer to use different DNS servers. There are many free and reliable DNS servers you can use. These are often more reliable than the default DNS servers provided by your internet service provider.
The following are simple instructions on how to configure your router and computer to start using OpenDNS instead of your current DNS servers.
If your ISP is having issues with its DNS service, switching to a better DNS will get you back online in just a few quick steps.
How to make the switch.
- Press Win+R.
- This will open the Windows run command window. Type ncpa.cpl.
- This will open the Network connections window. Right click on the network adapter.
- Click on Properties.
- Highlight 'Internet Protocol Version 4' and click Properties.
- Click the radio button 'Use the following DNS server addresses:' and type 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220 (or other preferred addresses, see below) in the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server fields.
- Click OK button, then the Close button, then Close again.
- Finally, close the Network and Internet window.
Known good DNS servers.
Additional Information.