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Windows network diagnostic commands

ipconfig- Ipconfig is a Console Command which can be issued to the Command Line Interpreter (or command prompt) to display the network settings currently assigned to any or all network adapters in the machine. This command can be utilised to verify a network connection as well as to verify your network settings. netstat- Displays active TCP connections, ports on which the computer is listening, Ethernet statistics, the  IP  routing table, IPv4 statistics (for the IP, ICMP, TCP, and UDP protocols), and IPv6 statistics (for the IPv6, ICMPv6, TCP over IPv6, and UDP over IPv6 protocols). Used without parameters, netstat displays active TCP connections. tracert- The tracert command is used to visually see a network packet being sent and received and the amount of hops required for that packet to get to its destination. Users with Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP who need additional information network latency and network loss should also consider using the pathping comma

Installing software on your Windows PC

Installing software on your Windows PC Your computer allows you to do some really amazing things. Digital photo editing, sophisticated computer gaming, video streaming—all of these things are possible because of different types of software . Developers are always creating new software applications, which allow you to do even more with your computer. Installing from a CD-ROM From the mid-1990s through the late 2000s, the most common way to get new software was to purchase a CD-ROM. You could then insert the disc, and the computer would walk you through through the installation. Now, almost all software has moved away from this model. Many new computers no longer include a CD-ROM for this reason. However, if you do need to install software from a CD-ROM, simply insert the disc into your computer, then follow the instructions. Installing software from the Web Today, the most common way to get new software is to download it  from the Internet. Applications like Micr

Motherboard parts and its functions

Parts of a Motherboard and Their Function The Parts of a Computer Motherboard Some of the major components of a motherboard. Major Motherboard Components and Their Functions A labeled ASRock K7VT4A Pro Mainboard.  | Source Central Processing Unit (CPU) Also known as the microprocessor or the processor, the CPU is the computer's brain. It is responsible for fetching, decoding, and executing program instructions as well as performing mathematical and logical calculations. The processor chip is identified by the processor type and the manufacturer. This information is usually inscribed on the chip itself. For example, Intel 386, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) 386, Cyrix 486, Pentium MMX, Intel Core 2Duo, or iCore7. Random Access Memory (RAM) Random Access Memory, or RAM, usually refers to computer chips that temporarily store dynamic data to enhance computer performance while you are working. In other words, it is the working place of your computer, where active programs and data are