How to Set Up DNS on Windows 8
Please note that this guide is for setting up Smart DNS. If you prefer you can alternatively install our VPN app, which will give you access to all the same channels as Smart DNS. Simply connect to any VPN server and you will automatically be able to unblock all the channels supported by Smart DNS. This happens via Unlocator Hybrid.
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- First open up Windows Explorer and click on Computer and Open Control Panel from the toolbar
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- Then click on Network and Internet
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- Click on Network and Sharing Center
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- Click on Change adapter settings
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- Depending on how your computer is connected to the Internet click either Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection if you are connected via Wi-Fi
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- Uncheck the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
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- Double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
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- In the General tab click on Use the following DNS server addresses.
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- Use the following DNS server addresses" and enter the DNS servers in the spaces provided: 185.37.37.37 & 185.37.39.39
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- Make sure Validate settings upon exit is checked (if present)
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- Click ok
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- Windows Network Diagnostics will start and run for a little while , just let it run
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- Once the diagnostics have run click on close
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- Restart your computer