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Warning

The remote device or resource won't accept the connection_

The remote device or resource won't accept the connection

Windows 10/11 · Network/DNS

When Windows 10/11 throws The remote device or resource won't accept the connection, the system diagnostics have flagged a condition known as "The remote device or resource won't accept the connection". Most fixes for this error are straightforward and don't require wiping your drive.

What Actually Happened

Network stack error: the target port is closed, filtered by a firewall, or the service isn't listening.

Symptoms

Network error: 'The remote device or resource won't accept the connection'

Common Causes

Connectivity condition: the target port is closed, filtered by a firewall, or the service isn't listening

How to Fix It

01
Flush DNS cache:
ipconfig /flushdns
02
Reset Winsock stack: netsh winsock reset
03
Reset IP stack: netsh int ip reset

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