What causes the error of DNS server not authoritative for zone?
How to fix the issue of DNS Server not authoritative for zone Windows 10?
This post fromMiniToolshows you some reliable solutions.
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In fact, it is a common issue.
Then do you know what may cause the error of DNS not authoritative for zone?
Usually, this error may be caused byhard drive errors, corrupted system files, etc.

However, do you know how to solve the error of DNS Server not authoritative for zone?
Using chrome://net-internals/#dns can help you flush the DNS cache on Chrome.
If chrome://net-internals/#dns doesnt work, try the methods in this post.
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Way 1.
Now, here is the tutorial.
After that, reboot your box and check whether the error DNS server not authoritative for zone is fixed.
If it is not, open Command Prompt again and throw in the commandDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthto continue.
This command will scan and download the required system files and replace the corrupted ones.
After that, reboot your system and check whether the error is fixed.
Way 2.
Wonder using CHKDSK /f or /r to check & fix hard disk errors?
Check difference between CHKDSK /f and CHKDSK /r.
Learn how to run CHKDSK /f /r Windows 10.
Way 3.
So, to fix this issue, try this way.
After that, reboot your machine and check whether the error DNS server not authoritative for zone is fixed.
In general, reinstalling the operating system is able to fix most system problems.
If you come across the same issue, try these solutions.
If you have any better solution to fix it, share it in the comment zone.