To flush the DNS cache on a Windows computer, you can use the "ipconfig" command with the "/flushdns" parameter. Here's how you can do it:
1. Open the Command Prompt: Press the Windows key, type "Command Prompt," and select the "Command Prompt" application from the search results. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Win + R, type "cmd," and press Enter.
2. Run the command: In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
```
ipconfig /flushdns
```
3. DNS cache flushed: The command will execute, and you will see a message stating "Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache."
By running this command, you effectively flush the DNS cache on your Windows computer. The DNS cache stores information about previously visited websites, and flushing it forces your computer to request fresh DNS information when accessing websites, which can help resolve any potential DNS-related issues.
It's important to note that you may need administrative privileges to run the command successfully. Make sure you are logged in as an administrator or run the Command Prompt as an administrator by right-clicking on the Command Prompt application and selecting "Run as administrator" from the context menu.
Additionally, flushing the DNS cache is typically done as a troubleshooting step when experiencing DNS-related problems, such as incorrect or outdated DNS information. It's not something that needs to be done regularly as part of regular computer maintenance.