After Windows Update Dns Not Working

So Windows Update installed their mandatory KB5043064. After rebooting I keep getting DNS not responding. All my other devices are connecting fine so it can't be the router right? My desktop is the machine in question. Wifi and Ethernet won't work. Got frustrated and did a Network Reset. Still no internet. Did a System Restore to before the update and Bob's your Uncle I am back online. But this is a mandatory update. How am I getting around installing this? Or fixing what's getting broken?

And I did do a Google search and didn't see this problem anywhere.

 

A bit more information required:
Which version of Windows?
What network adapters are being used and which version?

Try the following:

1. Update Network Drivers:
- Press `Windows + X` and select `Device Manager`.
- Expand `Network adapters`, right-click your network adapter, and select `Update driver`. Or install the driver updates from the manufacture's page.

2. Flush DNS Cache:
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Type `ipconfig /flushdns` and press Enter.

3. Change DNS Server:
- Press `Windows + R`, type `ncpa.cpl`, and press Enter.
- Right-click your active network connection and select `Properties`.
- Select `Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)` and click `Properties`.
- Choose `Use the following DNS server addresses` and enter `8.8.8.8` and `8.8.4.4` (Google's public DNS).

4. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter:
- Go to `Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters`.
- Select `Internet Connections` and run the troubleshooter.

5. DISM and SFC Scans:
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Run `DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth`.
- After that, run `sfc /scannow`.

If these steps don't resolve the issue, you might consider pausing updates temporarily until Microsoft releases a fix. You can do this by going to `Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update` and selecting `Pause updates for 7 days`.

 

Edition Windows 10 Pro
Version 22H2
Installed on ‎2/‎15/‎2021
OS build 19045.4780
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19060.1000.0

 

Thanks for the reply. I did everything you mentioned before I did the System Restore except #5.

 

Version 10.72 of the Realtek PCIe FE / GBE / 2.5G / 5G Ethernet Family Controller Software driver is available at: Realtek (there is also a diagnostic program there too), also available here: Download Realtek PCIe GBE and FE Network Card Drivers for Windows 10 & 11 - MajorGeeks - this is the wired LAN driver.

What is your wireless network device?

 

TP-Link AC1300 USB WiFi Adapter(Archer T3U)