Windows command fix
Flush DNS Cache on Windows: Fix Website Not Loading Errors
Use this page when you searched for: flush DNS, DNS cache, website not loading, site cannot be reached, name resolution. For websites not loading, old DNS records, or browser saying the site cannot be reached.
What this fix is for
Flushing DNS clears saved website address records from Windows. It helps when a site changed servers, your browser keeps opening an old address, or one computer cannot reach a domain that works elsewhere.
Before you run it
This command is safe and quick. It does not reset your router, delete Wi-Fi passwords, or change network drivers. Windows will rebuild the DNS cache automatically as you browse.
Steps
1. Open Command Prompt.
2. Run the command above.
3. Close and reopen your browser.
After the command
If websites still fail after flushing DNS, try restarting the browser and router. If all internet traffic is broken, use the network stack reset page instead.
Use this command only for the problem described on this page. Restart Windows after service, network, update, or file repair commands before testing again.
Quick questions
Is this command safe for personal files?
This command is safe and quick. It does not reset your router, delete Wi-Fi passwords, or change network drivers. Windows will rebuild the DNS cache automatically as you browse.
What should I do after running it?
If websites still fail after flushing DNS, try restarting the browser and router. If all internet traffic is broken, use the network stack reset page instead.