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How to empty DNS cache under Windows

Clear locally stored DNS entries when a site or server points to a wrong address

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Clear locally stored DNS entries when a site or server points to a wrong address….

Steps….

  1. Open a terminal…. — Open Windows Terminal or the prompt commands.
  2. Empty DNS cache — Run ipconfig /flushdns.
  3. Check Result — Windows must confirm that the DNS resolution cache has been emptied.
  4. Retester the name — Then try nslookup namedomain.fr or restart the relevant application.

Commands

ipconfig /flushdns
nslookup exemple.fr

Key takeaways

  • Emptying the local cache does not alter public DNS records.
  • A DNS cache may also exist in the browser, router or intermediate solver.

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