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ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility on Windows Pc

Developed By: Windscribe

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: January 02, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.0
Size 24.3 MB
Release Date April 10, 21
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (6)]

What's New:
Minor UI changes. [see more]

Description from Developer:
This is an optional companion app to the ControlD.com DNS service. It allows you to start using any ControlD DNS resolver on your Android device with a single click. Pick from the... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility and install on Windows PC. ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility is free Tools app, developed by Windscribe. Latest version of ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility is 1.0.0, was released on 2021-04-10 (updated on 2024-01-02). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility on Windows?

Instruction on how to install ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.0.

Download ControlD - DNS Over HTTPS Utility 1.0.0 on Windows PC – 24.3 MB

This is an optional companion app to the ControlD.com DNS service. It allows you to start using any ControlD DNS resolver on your Android device with a single click. Pick from the freely available DNS resolvers that block malicious domains, ads and social networking sites that compromise your privacy. Alternatively, use it with your Premium ControlD account to use your private resolver and configure your browsing profile your way.

NOTICE: If you are using Android 9 or higher, you don't need this app to use ControlD. Simply configure a Private DNS resolver in Android settings.

App features include:
- 1 click configuration of free ControlD DNS servers
- Ability to use your custom ControlD resolver (with an associated account)
- Configure and use any 3rd party DNS server on any Wifi or cellular network
Minor UI changes.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.