Windows Commands
This command is used to check and repair corrupted Windows system files.
sfc /scannow
This tool logs system, application, and security events to help diagnose problems.
Event Viewer
This type of network covers a small area like a home or office.
LAN
This command displays IP configuration details of a computer.
ipconfig
This feature automatically backs up user files like Documents and Desktop.
This command is used to check a hard drive for bad sectors and recover readable data.
chkdsk /r
This tool shows system stability history and application crashes over time.
Reliability Monitor
This device assigns IP addresses automatically on a network.
DHCP Server
This command tests connectivity between two devices.
ping
This type of backup includes the entire Windows installation and system state.
System Image
This command lists all running processes along with their Process ID (PID).
tasklist
This tool helps identify hardware issues and allows reinstalling devices.
Device Manager
This protocol translates domain names into IP addresses.
DNS
This command shows the path packets take to a destination.
tracert
These are snapshots of system files used to restore Windows to a previous state.
Restore Points
This command forcefully terminates a process using its PID.
taskkill /f /pid
This tool is used to monitor processes, performance, and resource usage.
Task Manager
This network type covers large geographic areas like countries.
If a computer cannot get an IP from DHCP, it may assign itself this type of address.
APIPA address (169.254.x.x)
This tool is used to manage partitions and volumes in Windows.
Disk Management
This command is used to launch Windows Memory Diagnostics.
mdsched.exe
This tool is used to manage Windows services and restart failed services.
service.msc
This type of IP address is manually assigned by a user.
Static IP Address
These commands helps you with the process of disabling and enabling a network IP Address to fix connectivity issues.
ipconfig /release & ipconfig /renew
This feature allows Windows to start with minimal drivers to troubleshoot problems.
Safe Mode