Windows Commands
Troubleshooting Tools
Networking Basics
Network Troubleshooting & Commands
Windows Maintenance & Recovery
100

This command is used to check and repair corrupted Windows system files.

sfc /scannow

100

This tool logs system, application, and security events to help diagnose problems.

Event Viewer

100

This type of network covers a small area like a home or office.

LAN

100

This command displays IP configuration details of a computer.

ipconfig

100

This feature automatically backs up user files like Documents and Desktop.

File History
200

This command is used to check a hard drive for bad sectors and recover readable data.

chkdsk /r

200

This tool shows system stability history and application crashes over time.

Reliability Monitor

200

This device assigns IP addresses automatically on a network.

DHCP Server

200

This command tests connectivity between two devices.

ping

200

This type of backup includes the entire Windows installation and system state.

System Image

300

This command lists all running processes along with their Process ID (PID).

tasklist

300

This tool helps identify hardware issues and allows reinstalling devices.

Device Manager

300

This protocol translates domain names into IP addresses.

DNS

300

This command shows the path packets take to a destination.

tracert

300

These are snapshots of system files used to restore Windows to a previous state.

Restore Points

400

This command forcefully terminates a process using its PID.

taskkill /f /pid

400

This tool is used to monitor processes, performance, and resource usage.

Task Manager

400

This network type covers large geographic areas like countries.

WAN
400

If a computer cannot get an IP from DHCP, it may assign itself this type of address.

APIPA address (169.254.x.x)

400

This tool is used to manage partitions and volumes in Windows.

Disk Management

500

This command is used to launch Windows Memory Diagnostics.

mdsched.exe

500

This tool is used to manage Windows services and restart failed services.

service.msc

500

This type of IP address is manually assigned by a user.

Static IP Address

500

These commands helps you with the process of disabling and enabling a network IP Address to fix connectivity issues.

ipconfig /release & ipconfig /renew

500

This feature allows Windows to start with minimal drivers to troubleshoot problems.

Safe Mode