Unbound
 

Unbound 1.9.0

Unbound : Resolve the DNS caches and make sure you no longer access malicious websites filled with ads and other threats when attempting to access the Internet



A DNS resolver cache is a temporary database stored on your local computer and that includes the recent successful and unsuccessful visits to websites and various domains. Sometimes, this database becomes corrupted due to unauthorized domains, IPs as well as because of numerous technical glitches.Unbound is Command Line utility designed to help you flush the cache and hence, improve address erroneous redirects to wrong destinations that are most of the time riddled with advertisements and trackers.

You can set it up locally or on a remote computer

While the app comes with an installer file, you are required to access it via Command Line. It is worth mentioning that the configuration file is fully annotated and that it comes with the chroot enabled and therefore, you can enjoy an extra layer of protection against potential remote exploits. However, you need to go through it to select the options that suit your needs best. Consequentially, it may not be suitable for less technical users.At the same time, the tool can be set remote using the dedicated file unbound-control. In case you are attempting to flush the DNS on a remote PC, then you need to run the aforementioned file first to generate the TLS key. In addition, you need to check that the server is allowed to read the keys.

Uses root hints to normalize operations and flush the DNS cache

As far as the modus operandi is concerned, the tool sends requests to the authority severs over the web and continues to do so until an answer is found. In most circumstances, the demands and replies are occurring normally, and the app is able to set an average timeout that is kept per IP address. Unbound stored this information in the infra-cache and it is refreshed it every time it receives a responseOn the other hand, is no answer is received and the timeout exceeds120 seconds, then there is a chance that the app applies a block regimen. As you would expect, you can configure and control the behavior in case of blocks and delays completely.

Conclusion

To conclude Unbound works on Windows operating system(s) and can be easily downloaded using the below download link according to BSD License license. Unbound download file is only 21.6 MB  in size.
Unbound was filed under the Networking category and was reviewed in softlookup.com and receive 5/5 Score.
Unbound has been tested by our team against viruses, spyware, adware, trojan, backdoors and was found to be 100% clean. We will recheck Unbound when updated to assure that it remains clean.

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Category: Networking 
Publisher: NLnet Labs
Last Updated: 10/11/2023
Requirements: Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows XP
License: BSD License
Operating system: Windows
Hits: 664
File size: 21.6 MB 
Price: Not specified


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