Flushing the DNS cache can make it more difficult for a computer to reach a server or device. Flushing the cache is different for different operating systems, but the basic command to perform this task is ipconfig /flushdns. You must have administrative privileges to perform this procedure. For Windows XP and Vista, you can open the command prompt by selecting the Start button on the bottom-left corner of the screen.
In Windows, you can use the command “ipconfig /flushdns” to flush the local DNS cache. The procedure is similar on Mac OS X and Linux, but the difference lies in the operating system. To perform this operation, you need to run the command as an administrator. Alternatively, you can use the “netsh dns” command to flush the local DNS cache.
Performing a DNS cache flush will prevent cybercriminals from tracking your online activities. Cyber criminals can use this information to insert or change your IP address and redirect you to a malicious site. If your internet connection is shaky, you must clear the local DNS cache. You can also delete your DNS cache to prevent tracking and other threats. This will prevent the possibility of phishing.
To run the Clear-DnsClientCache cmdlet, open the PowerShell console. To open the PowerShell console, press Windows Key + R. Enter the word powershell in the Run prompt. You can also enter pwsh if you are running PowerShell 7.x. You can also run the command by typing ipconfig. This command will return a list of all the entries the local DNS cache has cached.