Preferred DNS server switches to Google

[John Connor]

I'm using VPN.AC and when I make a connection to the VPN my DNS in the network adapter changes to 8.8.8.8 all the time. When I disconnect, the DNS goes back to normal. Apparently VPN.AC uses it's own DNS server in the 10.x.x.x range, but that never shows up. I have issues connecting to Amazon with VPN.AC and I created a ticket to support and I told them about the 8.8.8.8 thing, but never got a response back. about that.

I use Bitdefender Free and scan the computer periodically with Malwarebytes, Superantispyware, ADwcleaner, Junkware Removal Tool and some ant-government stuff. There isn't any malware. I will scan with Herdprotect, but I don't think it's necessary.

I even checked the registry for 8.8.8.8 and couldn't find anything, although if it's there I'm willing to bet it's encoded. Is that hex? I tried hex, but I may not have done it right.

Where on earth would the DNS come from? I have the Tap Windows adapter v9, but that doesn't have Google's DNS at all. That was the first thing support told me to check.

I can usually fix any computer problem, but this one has me stumped.

Edit- I've reset the TCP/IP stack. No change.

 

[sdifox]

So what does tap have for DNS setting?

 

[John Connor]

The v9 tap adapter is set to obtain DNS server address automatically. It never changes. Just the ethernet port and the WIFI.

I did a sfc /scannow and that didn't help. I'm going to contact support again and see what they know. I do notice under network and sharing center the DNS addresses are correct it seems. But not in the adapter. I don't understand that.

I had a software that gave me issue called DNS Changer or something and I uninstalled it, but I wonder if it left some remnant or something. I always use Revo uninstaller, but I think if I can remember right I couldn't to remove that program.

 

[mxnerd]

Set V9 TAP Adapter's DNS to your preferred DNS and see.

 

[sdifox]

The v9 tap adapter is set to obtain DNS server address automatically. It never changes. Just the ethernet port and the WIFI.

I did a sfc /scannow and that didn't help. I'm going to contact support again and see what they know. I do notice under network and sharing center the DNS addresses are correct it seems. But not in the adapter. I don't understand that.

I had a software that gave me issue called DNS Changer or something and I uninstalled it, but I wonder if it left some remnant or something. I always use Revo uninstaller, but I think if I can remember right I couldn't to remove that program.

So try to manually set the dns for the tap adapter.

 

[John Connor]

I'll try that. I will also use the VPN on the other computer and see if Google DNS shows up.

 

[John Connor]

Tried my VPN on the other computer and Google's DNS shows up as well. Must be the VPN then.