Thread: Fix your DNS problems

DNS means Domain Name System which allows computers to find other computers on the Internet , most organizations have at least two DNS servers, when Primary DNS server is having problems, you can use an alternate. DNS problems may stop you from being able to visit some Web sites which are actually online.

If the problem you are having may be related to your DNS cache, you need to flush it out. When your computer fails and says ("Unable to resolve" - DNS requests). By cleaning out your DNS cache, you can fix this problem.

Flush your DNS cache

To Flush DNS cache in Windows 7 and Vista

- Click the start button or Windows key and type in cmd (do not hit enter).
- On the results that come up, right click “cmd” and choose "Run as Administrator". The screen flashes will ask for permission, so accept it.
- In the command prompt, Type in the command "ipconfig /flushdns" (or right click and paste it to the command prompt) and hit return.
- You should see the confirmation as shown below:


Flush DNS cache in Windows XP

- Click Start button or Hit Windows+R to bring up the Run dialog box.
- Type cmd and press enter
- In the command prompt that comes up, C:WINDOWS>ipconfig /flushdns
Windows IP Configuration
Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

As far as i remember, i never get this issue on my computer. By the way, thanks for share the trick here.

Exactly that i want to know, thanks. I don't know why but i scare black window on.

I have this issue 2 months ago but don't get any solution and i spent money, i wish if i can get 2 months ago i can save my money. :(

Hello,

You can also setup your own domain name DNS on your local system using the following steps :

• To open DNS, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click DNS.
• Here you can setup the dns for your domain name on your local system.