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Can Flushing DNS Screw up an Internet Connection?

Discussion in 'Windows - General discussion' started by jeanpave, Jan 28, 2011.

  1. jeanpave

    jeanpave Regular member

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    Hi. What does flushdns do exactly, please?
     
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    it clears the list of stored dns entries (cache) on your computer. your computer should regather the information from dns servers. cache holds frequently accessed data for quicker retrieval.
     
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