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The nslookup command is helpful in diagnosing issues with DNS name resolution. This command is comparable to Mac or Linux's dig function. It can find the IP address of a host or perform a reverse DNS lookup (to find the domain name of an IP). Nslookup can also provide information on DNS records for your domain.

From the Windows desktop, open the Start menu, select Windows Administrative Tools > DNS. Select and hold (or right-click) your server, and then select Properties. Select the Forwarders tab, then select Edit. Enter the IP address of the DNS server to forward requests to.

Host name resolution generally uses the following sequence: The client checks to see if the name queried is its own. The client then searches a local Hosts file, a list of IP address and names stored on the local computer.

Typically, DNS errors are caused by problems on the user end, whether that's with a network or internet connection, misconfigured DNS settings, or an outdated browser. They can also be attributed to a temporary server outage that renders the DNS unavailable.

Use a Different Web Browser. ... Try Accessing a Website With a Different Device. ... Restart Your Router. ... Investigate Possible Network Issues. ... Manually Set Your DNS Server. ... Clear the DNS Cache. ... Disable Internet Protocol Version 6. ... Temporarily Deactivate your Firewall and Disable Antivirus.

To reset your DNS in Windows: Using the Start Menu at the lower left corner of your screen: ... Enter CMD into the text box and then select the Command Prompt program. A new black window will appear. ... Type ipconfig /flushdns and press ENTER (please note: there is a space between ipconfig and /flushdns) Restart your computer.

The name server uses your machine's host name as part of your request to find or ?resolve? the IP address of the remote machine. The name server returns this IP address to your local machine if the host name is in its DNS database.