Could not flush the DNS Resolved Cache: Function failed during execution

DNS Resolved Cache Error

When you attempt to Flush DNS on your windows box, you may encounter an error that says “Could not flush the DNS Resolved Cache: Function failed during execution” as shown in the screenshot below.

The reason why you’re unable to flush a Windows computer DNS cache is if the DNS Service is not running.

What to do to make it Run?

Go to Start > Run and type services.msc.
Double click the DNS Client to bring up DNS Client properties window.

Make sure

1. startup type is set to Automatic and
2. service status is Started.

If not, just select the drop down menu, select Automatic and then click the Start button. From next reboot onwards the service would run automatically on your windows box.

Here is a screen shot to guide you

Now if you run the ipconfig /flushdns command in command prompt, you should see “Successfully flushed the DNS Resolver Cache”.

Do you think the service should run on automatic mode or its better to leave it in off state? Ever encountered this issue on your machine? What did you do to fix this error? Do give your feedback and experience with flushing DNS cache from your Windows Box! Look forward to your feedback and comments.

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