Changing the DNS (Domain Name System) server on a Windows computer can help improve your internet speed, security, or access to specific websites. Here’s how you can change the DNS server settings on Windows:

Method 1: Change DNS Server Settings via Control Panel (Windows 7, 8, 10)

1. Open Control Panel:
   • On Windows 7: Click the “Start” button, then select “Control Panel.”
   • On Windows 8/8.1: Press Win+X and choose “Control Panel.”
   • On Windows 10: Right-click on the Start button and select “Control Panel.”
2. Network and Sharing Center:
   • In Control Panel, select “Network and Sharing Center.”
3. Change Adapter Settings:
   • On the left sidebar, click on “Change adapter settings.”
4. Select Your Network Connection:
   • Right-click on the network connection you’re currently using (e.g., Ethernet or Wi-Fi) and choose “Properties.”
5. Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4):
   • In the properties window, locate and select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” from the list.
6. Properties:
   • Click the “Properties” button.
7. Use the following DNS server addresses:
   • In the next window, select the option that says “Use the following DNS server addresses.”
   • Enter the desired DNS server addresses in the “Preferred DNS server” and “Alternate DNS server” fields. You can use public DNS servers like Google DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4), Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1), or any other DNS server you prefer.
8. OK:
   • Click “OK” to save your changes.
9. Close:
   • Close all open windows.
10. Flush DNS Cache (Optional):
    • To ensure your computer uses the new DNS settings, open a Command Prompt (CMD) as an administrator and run the following command:bash

• ipconfig /flushdns

Method 2: Change DNS Server Settings via Settings App (Windows 10)

If you’re using Windows 10, you can also change DNS settings via the Settings app:

1. Open Settings:
   • Click on the “Start” button, then click the gear icon (Settings).
2. Network & Internet:
   • In the Settings app, go to “Network & Internet.”
3. Change Adapter Options:
   • Under “Status,” click on “Change adapter options.”
4. Select Your Network Connection:
   • Right-click on the network connection you’re currently using and select “Properties.”
5. Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4):
   • In the properties window, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).”
6. Properties:
   • Click the “Properties” button.
7. Use the following DNS server addresses:
   • Choose “Use the following DNS server addresses” and enter your preferred DNS server addresses in the appropriate fields.
8. Save:
   • Click “OK” to save your changes.
9. Close:
   • Close all open windows.
10. Flush DNS Cache (Optional):
    • Open a Command Prompt (CMD) as an administrator and run:bash

• ipconfig /flushdns

Your Windows computer should now use the new DNS server addresses you’ve specified.