nslookup

About this tag
The nslookup tag covers the command-line tool used for querying DNS records on Windows systems. Discussions include using nslookup to test DNS resolution, troubleshoot slow browsing, verify KMS server discovery, and diagnose issues like inaccessible websites or misconfigured aliases. Common themes involve flushing DNS cache, setting reliable DNS servers, and resolving errors where nslookup fails to find a hostname. The tool is also referenced in the context of IIS web server configuration and localhost resolution problems. Users often combine nslookup with ping and other network utilities to isolate DNS-related connectivity failures.

  1. Fix Slow DNS and Browsing: Set DNS, Flush Cache, and Test with nslookup (Win10/11)

    Fix Slow DNS and Browsing: Set DNS, Flush Cache, and Test with nslookup (Win10/11) Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 15 minutes Slow website loading, “DNS server not responding” messages, or delays before a page starts to load are often DNS-related. DNS (Domain Name System) is what turns...
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    How do I determine what server is hosting KMS?

    How do I determine what server is hosting KMS? nslookup -type=srv _vlmcs._tcp does not work
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    IIS web server configuration

    Hello everyone, I need help with configuring the Web Server. Imagine having two servers and Windows Server 2016 Deskstop Experience installed on both. Server A with IP address 10.0.0.1 has AD and DNS installed, domain is somedomain.com . Server B with IP address 10.0.0.2 needs to have a web...
    • cybervd
    • Thread
    • active directory alias configuration desktop experience dns domain setup iis network nslookup port 8888 server server b tcp/ip troubleshooting web access web server windows server
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums

  4. Windows 7 Help. Possible virus that's denying access to google

    Hello guys! This is my first post here. So I hope you guys could help me out. The problem is that I can access any website but Google. When I try to reach www.google.com it says that that website doesn't exists and it works when I try Google's IP address. I'm using Google's DNS. 8.8.8.8 as...

  5. Windows 7 Apache: localhost not found

    I have installed Apache 2.2. Service is running but "http://localhost/" (and http://127.0.0.1/") returns "not found". Any ideas? ping localhost shows no IP address. nslookup localhost shows address 127.0.0.1 Thanks
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    Windows 7 trouble getting on internet with Win7

    I decided to use OpenDNS on my new laptop, which is Win7. Open DNS ran fine on the desktop XP. All was fine, but then I closed the browser after changing over to the Open DNS configuration. Then I could not browse anymore. So I realized after a while that the anti-virus, and the firewall...
    • kkay
    • Thread
    • antivirus browser configuration connection ethernet firewall internet isp lag modem network nslookup opendns settings slow tcp/ip troubleshooting web browsing wifi windows 7
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 DNS will not resolve for one domain name.

    I am at my ropes end. I have a reseller hosting account on a Unix/linux like server. We recently change to a new server. Different IP address. DNS was updated. As far as I can tell all records set up correctly. The problem is I can ping the IP, not the domain. (using cmd) Unless I navigate...
    • tbint
    • Thread
    • browser cache dns domain email client hosting hughesnet internet tools ip address linux network nslookup ping resellers resolution server troubleshooting unix web server windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Nslookup.exe Application Error in Windows 7: Persistent Issue After IE8 Reinstallation

    Hi: I keep getting this error message. I uninstalled I.E.8 and I quit getting these messages, when I reinstalled I.E.8, I Started getting these messages again. I also have Mozilla Firefox installed but I use I.E.8 as my primary web browser. I like using explorer, so is there some thought you...
    • Aura
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit application error computer issues dual boot firefox internet explorer nslookup windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Could not join Domain (Build 7100)

    Hi, have installed the Win7 RC. The Network Connection is working fine an via nslookup i can resolve my win 2003 Domain controller and the domain name. When I want to join the Domain I get the Message (translated from German) : "A Connection to the Doaincontroller (AC DC) for Domain...
    • hubaer
    • Thread
    • active directory build 7100 connection issues domain controller domain join network connection nslookup troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking