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Reset the TCP/IP on Windows 10 or 11

Refresh a device's IP allocation and DNS settings

Overview

This guide will show you how to reset your TCP/IP on Windows 10 or 11 PC/Laptop using the command prompt. These commands will reset your connection and renew your IPv4 address from the network.

 

Reset the TCP/IP Connection on Windows

To reset the TCP/IP stack using Command Prompt, do the following

1. Click the Start button.

2. Type "cmd" into the search bar, right-click the result, and select "Run as Administrator".

3. Type the following command and press Enter:

        netsh winsock reset

4. Type the following command and press Enter:

        netsh int ip reset

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5. Type the following command to release your current IP address and press Enter:

     ipconfig /release

6. Type the following command to clear the DNS information from your computer and press Enter:

     ipconfig /flushdns

7. Type the following command to renew your IP address and press Enter:

    ipconfig /renew

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Once you have completed the steps, use your web browser to check if you can now successfully access the internet.

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