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If both Nslookup commands fail to resolve the name, the problem is likely with the DNS server records or configuration, or it may be the result of a connectivity issue between the DNS client and DNS server, such as a firewall blocking DNS queries (which are typically offered on TCP port 53). You can use the Portqry tool to test network connectivity between two computers. For more information about downloading and using Portqry, see article 832919 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=111855).
If the connection is not successful, look for a firewall on the DNS client, DNS server, or somewhere between the two that could cause the connection failure. If you are diagnosing a connection failure between two computers, you can try using the Portqry tool to test it. For more information about downloading and using Portqry, see article 832919 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=111855).
If Portqry fails, there may be a connectivity issue between the computers. You can try using the Tracert or Pathping tools to find out where the failure exists. However, these tools are not always reliable because many hosts and servers disable the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo functionality on which these tools depend. However, using one of these tools may help locate the source of a problem. For more information about using Tracert, see article 314868 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=111861). For information about using Pathping, see Pathping (
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=111864)
Note If you locate and correct any issues on the DNS server, it is probable that your client computer cached the incorrect information, and your name resolution queries may still fail. To resolve this issue, clear the DNS client resolve cache on the client computer. To clear the cache, type the following command at a command prompt, and then press ENTER:Ipconfig /flushdns