When you attempt to run CMD shortcuts from non-standard locations, you may receive ‘ DNS Server not authoritative for this zone ’ message. It may also prevent and prevent you from executing an ...

Fix this by deleting all entries in the DNS Server Search Order box. Then click the Disable DNS button. While you’re at it, click on the Gateway tab, and make sure there are no entries there.

By default, it's usually set to automatic or DHCP, so switch it to a fixed address and enter '1.1.1.1' as the primary DNS in the DNS server field.