How do I update / flush / reset my DNS records in Windows?

Run IPCONFIG /FLUSHDNS from an elevated command prompt.

This will flush your DNS cache, but not change your settings. If you actually want to change your DNS server, you will need to either set it statically, or run IPCONFIG /RENEW if your DNS server's settings have changed,

KCotreau

Posted 2011-07-31T19:01:54.460

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I was gonna answer my own question, but thanks! I'll take yours as the answer. – Mark Tomlin – 2011-07-31T19:04:23.477

@Mark Tomlin Thank you. You got +15 from me too. :) – KCotreau – 2011-07-31T19:05:24.753

I think you got more then +15 by now :). – Mark Tomlin – 2011-08-01T04:24:08.907

1@Mark Tomlin Actually no, I was maxed for the day by the time I answered your question. I only got the 15, and I thank you greatly for it. – KCotreau – 2011-08-01T04:26:11.360

How do I update / flush / reset my DNS records in Windows?

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