How do I flush my computer's DNS cache?

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Created On: 12 Mar 2014 10:10 AM

Answer This is how to flush the cache in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

1. Click the Microsoft Vista Start logo in the bottom left corner of the screen
2. Click All Programs
3. Click Accessories
4. RIGHT-click on Command Prompt
5. Select Run As Administrator
6. In the command window type the following and then hit enter: ipconfig /flushdns
7. You will see the following confirmation:

Windows IP Configuration Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache

Flushing the DNS in Mac OS X is an easy process, but the steps taken will depend on which version of OS X you are running.

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