How to Fix DNS in Windows XP
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a database in a Windows XP computer that translates domains into IP addresses from the Internet. This allows your computer to connect to servers that provide programs and webpages. When glitches happen in the computer's DNS, you may have issues connecting to websites, even though you have a functioning Internet connection. You can fix a DNS error by "flushing" the settings and rebooting your router.
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Instructions
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Click on the "Start" button from your desktop to launch the Start menu.
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Choose the "Run" button from the Start menu.
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Type "cmd" in the text box and press the "Enter" key on your keyboard. This will launch a command prompt window.
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Type "ipconfig /flushdns" in the command prompt window and press the "Enter" key on your keyboard. You will receive a confirmation that the "DNS Resolver Cache" has been flushed.
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Unplug the power from your network router and modem and allow each to set for 15 seconds.
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Plug in the modem first and allow the modem to detect the Internet. Usually, connection lights except for "LAN" or "Network" will light up.
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Plug in the router and allow it to detect the Internet connection from the modem. Once the network is properly power cycled, launch an Internet browser to test your DNS settings. You should be able to resolve webpages on the browser normally if the DNS is fixed.
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