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Reset DNS cache to solve website lookup problems

When pages do not load but connection is active, flushing DNS often fixes name resolution issues.

Sometimes your device keeps outdated DNS entries and cannot resolve sites.

  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
  2. Run: ipconfig /flushdns.
  3. Run: ipconfig /registerdns (optional).
  4. Run: netsh winsock reset (and reboot the computer).

After reboot, test with a browser. If still blocked, try alternative DNS servers (8.8.8.8, 1.1.1.1).