How to clear DNS cache on Windows PC

Learn how to clear DNS cache on your Windows PC. If you are visiting a website using their IP address and end up with 404 error code, try to use this method.

If you end up with 404 error, this may be due to the location of the web server changes before the entry in your DNS cache updates, so you can no longer access the site.

If you encounter a number of HTML 404 error codes, you may need to clear your DNS cache. This activity will clear your DNS cache so your computer will query nameservers for the new DNS information.

How to clear DNS cache on Windows PC

This method will allow you to remove old and inaccurate DNS information that may result in 404 errors. It works on Windows XP, 2000, Vista®, Windows 7 and Windows® 8.

On Windows XP, 2000 and Vista®: Find command prompt icon and double click on it.

On Windows 7 and Windows® 8: Find command prompt icon, right-click and “Run as administrator”.

Run the following command:

ipconfig /flushdns

If the command succeeds, the system returns the following message:

On Windows 7 and Windows® 8:

Windows IP configuration successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache.

Now you have successfully clear the DNS cache, you may visit the website again using their IP address.

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