Changing DNS in Windows 7

Here we'll show you how to manually assign DNS (Domain Name Service) servers for your Internet connection using Windows 7.

1) Go to the Start Menu and click Control Panel

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2) In the Windows Control Panel, under Network and Internet, click View network status and tasks. 

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3) Click the link next to Connections on the right. In this screenshot, we're using a wired connection so the link is called Local Area Connection. If you're using Wireless the link will be named differently.

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4) You'll see a connection status window, click Properties.

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5) Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) item, and click the Properties button.

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6) Select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter:Preferred DNS server: 208.67.222.222 Alternate DNS server: 208.67.220.220

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7) Finally, click the OK in this and the previous windows to save your changes.
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