Windows OS

Below you can find instructions on how to clear local DNS cache on different versions of Windows OS.
 

• Windows XP

1. Click on the Start button .

2. Choose All Programs and click Accessories. Then click on Command Prompt:



3. In the Command Prompt window type in ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter:



4. You will see the following confirmation message: Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

 

• Windows 7 or Vista

1. Click on the Start button .

2. Click All Programs > Accessories > right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as Administrator:



3. In the Command Prompt window type in ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter:



4. Once done, you will see the following message: Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

 

• Windows 8/10

The Flush DNS command on Windows 8/10 is the same as on Windows 7 and Vista, the difference is only in how to open the command prompt.

1. Press the Start button > Applications > type Command prompt in the search bar:



2. In the Command Prompt window type in ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter:



3. After the cache is cleared, you will get the following message: Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.