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# In the search results that come up, right click on '''cmd'''.
# In the search results that come up, right click on '''cmd'''.
# Choose '''Run as administrator'''. When the screen flashes and asks for permission, accept it.
# Choose '''Run as administrator'''. When the screen flashes and asks for permission, accept it.
== STEP 2 - Flush DNS cache ==
[[File:Flush_dns.jpg]]  [[File:Confirmation.jpg]]
# In the command prompt, type in '''ipconfig /flushdns''' then press Enter key.
# This is a confirmation that you have successfully flushed the DNS resolver cache.

Revision as of 02:20, 9 October 2012

STEP 1 - Run Command Prompt as Admin

Startup menu.jpg Run as admin.jpg


  1. Click on Windows Startup menu.
  2. Type cmd (do not hit enter).
  3. In the search results that come up, right click on cmd.
  4. Choose Run as administrator. When the screen flashes and asks for permission, accept it.



STEP 2 - Flush DNS cache

Flush dns.jpg Confirmation.jpg


  1. In the command prompt, type in ipconfig /flushdns then press Enter key.
  2. This is a confirmation that you have successfully flushed the DNS resolver cache.