Sometimes your computer’s network becomes unusually slow or behaves inconsistently—even though your internet connection seems fine. This can happen due to DNS cache corruption, outdated network configuration, or socket issues. Here’s a quick set of commands that can help you reset and clean up your Windows network stack without needing any third-party tool.
🛠️ Try These Commands
Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run the following one by one:
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh int tcp reset
netsh winsock reset
💡 What Do These Commands Do?
ipconfig /flushdns
Clears your local DNS cache. This helps fix issues caused by outdated or incorrect domain name entries. Great when websites aren’t loading or redirecting incorrectly.netsh int tcp reset
Resets the TCP/IP stack to its default state. Useful for fixing slow speeds, dropped connections, or weird behavior in browsers and apps.netsh winsock reset
Resets the Windows Socket API configuration, often helpful when facing connectivity issues after removing malware or installing/uninstalling network-related software.
🔁 After Running the Commands
Once you run all three commands, restart your computer to apply the changes fully.
These steps are safe and effective for most common internet issues, especially after a misconfiguration, malware cleanup, or just when your connection “feels off.”
