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Which of these options would reset the local computer DNS cache?

A) ipconfig /flushdns

B) nslookup /resetdns

C) ipconfig /release

D) netstat /cleardns

E) nbtstat -flush

F) I need a network utility multi-tool


The answer: A) ipconfig /flushdns

The ipconfig command is used to manage local IP address information and to clear DNS cache settings.

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Microsoft Windows provides a number of networking features, and many of those capabilities can be viewed and configured at the command line. In this video, you’ll learn how to manage your Windows network settings, modify network configurations, and troubleshoot network connections from the command line.