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pleasehelp
(newbie) Sun 15-Jul-12 10:46:38

open dns resolver running on my computer HOW DO I FIX PLEASE

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open dns resolver running on my computer and i am hooked up to a modem how can i fix this. Could someone help me please. step by step would be greatly appreciated thks

BatBoy
(legend) Sun 15-Jul-12 10:52:28

Re: open dns resolver running on my computer HOW DO I FIX PL

[re: pleasehelp] [link to this post]

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/tools/dnscheck.html

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pleasehelp
(newbie) Sun 15-Jul-12 10:59:33

Re: open dns resolver running on my computer HOW DO I FIX PL

[re: BatBoy] [link to this post]

thks BUT already have that page but doesn't tell how to fix it step by step Looking for a step by step method or something straight forward It said on that page to see how to fix go to our forums so i did and tryed to search and nothing! that's why i am post in here...

deezel
(newbie) Sun 15-Jul-12 11:00:58

Re: open dns resolver running on my computer HOW DO I FIX PL

[re: pleasehelp] [link to this post]

http://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgeba...

BatBoy
(legend) Sun 15-Jul-12 11:06:16

Re: open dns resolver running on my computer HOW DO I FIX PL

[re: pleasehelp] [link to this post]

Block incoming DNS (port 53) in your firewall.

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pleasehelp
(newbie) Sun 15-Jul-12 11:06:28

Re: open dns resolver running on my computer HOW DO I FIX PL

[re: deezel] [link to this post]

thks BUT I downloaded fix tool and it said " the dns settings of your computer have not be manipulated by the dns changer" the test is still saying i am running an open resolver and my isp shutdown my internet because of it still don't know what to do...

BatBoy
(legend) Sun 15-Jul-12 11:09:12

Re: open dns resolver running on my computer HOW DO I FIX PL

[re: pleasehelp] [link to this post]

do you have a firewall?

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pleasehelp
(newbie) Sun 15-Jul-12 11:13:36

Re: open dns resolver running on my computer HOW DO I FIX PL

[re: BatBoy] [link to this post]

yes, looking to find what your talking about right now. I am an amateur at this stuff but will try...

pleasehelp
(newbie) Sun 15-Jul-12 11:18:40

Re: open dns resolver running on my computer HOW DO I FIX PL

[re: BatBoy] [link to this post]

i am in firewall advanced settings but can't find where any ports are or the port you suggested (port 53)

Anonymous
(Unregistered)Sun 15-Jul-12 11:30:20

Re: open dns resolver running on my computer HOW DO I FIX PL

[re: BatBoy] [link to this post]

found port 53 and blocked it..... test is STILL saying I am running an open dns resolver...

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