How to flush DNS from local PC Print

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Some time DNS mignt not update immediately after you made a changes. Here is the step to flush your DNS

For Windows 98 / ME:

  • Click Start button, go to run
  • Type "winipcfg" and then click OK
  • Select your network card name from the adapter drop-down menu
  • Click on Release button
  • The IP address should display 0.0.0.0. Then click Renew All
  • Click OK to close

For Windows XP/2000:

  • Click on "Start" button, go to "run"
  • Type "command", click "OK"
  • Type in "ipconfig /flushdns", then press "Enter"
  • Make sure the result is "Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver cache"
  • Type "exit" and press "Enter" to close

For Windows Vista:

  • Click on "Start" button
  • Click "All Programs"
  • Click "Accessories"
  • Right click at "Command Prompt" and choose "Run as administrator"
  • Click "Continue"
  • Type in "ipconfig /flushdns", then press "Enter"
  • Make sure the result is "Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver cache"
  • Type "exit" and press "Enter" to close

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