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Disable DNS caching in Windows 7

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Mar 15, 202624125 views
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Are there any negative effects to disabling DNS caching in Windows 7 by disabling the "DNS Client" in Windows Services? I would assume browsing would slow down a bit depending on what DNS servers are configured to be used, anything else? Any positive benefits? Does disabling DNS Client clear the lo…

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Fix for: Disable DNS caching in Windows 7

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Disabling the "DNS client" in Windows will not stop you receiving web pages. Generally you receive dns records from your service provider. "DNS client" service simply acts a cache. However it will slow network searches down or browsing for other com…

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