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Windows IP Commands

The following are useful Windows commands (Run > cmd) to display TCP/IP information and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

Display Connection Configuration: ipconfig /all

Display DNS Cache Info: ipconfig /displaydns

Clear DNS Cache: ipconfig /flushdns

Release All IP Address Connections: ipconfig /release

Renew All IP Address Connections: ipconfig /renew

Re-Register the DNS connections: ipconfig /registerdns

Change/Modify DHCP Class ID: ipconfig /setclassid

Network Connections: control netconnections

Network Setup Wizard: netsetup.cpl

Test Connectivity: ping www.whatismyip.com

Trace IP address Route: tracert

Displays the TCP/IP protocol sessions: netstat

Display Local Route: route

Display Resolved MAC Addresses: arp

Display Name of Computer Currently on: hostname

Display DHCP Class Information: ipconfig /showclassid

Add comment February 21st, 2010

Use Remote Desktop while on a Dynamic IP Address

There are many services out there that let you access your computer from anywhere in the world. There is GotomyPC, and LogMeIn just to name a couple.

There is however a free workaround for this- all you need is a free No-IP.com account, and the Remote Desktop application on your Windows PC.

The problem is, most users have a Dynamic IP address with their ISPs- which means it’s always changing and not permanent. This causes problems because you won’t always know what your IP address is in order to connect to your machine over Remote Desktop.

If you had a Static IP, it would be much easier since the number is permanent and never changes.

Here’s the workaround:

1. Go to No-Ip.com and create your account
2. Add a host on to your No-Ip account- make note of the host name (ie: mynewhost@no-ip.biz)
3. Enable Remote Desktop on the computer you will be accessing remotely
4. Download and install the application on the computer you will be accessing remotely
   The No-Ip application will send your current IP address and update it with the host name you created on the service, so the host name will always know your latest IP address.
5. So now you can go to any PC, open up the Remote Desktop application ( Start > Accessories > Remote Desktop, or use Windows Search) and enter in the host name you created in step 2.

Boom! You should now be able to see and control your computer from anywhere in the world!

Add comment December 30th, 2009

How to Hide your Hard Drive in Windows

Do you have a hard drive in your computer you’d like hidden from casual users of your computer? NoDrives Manager will help you do just that. This utility basically hides the chosen hard drive’s entry from Windows Explorer (My Computer, sidebar,address bar, etc) so non-invasive users won’t know it exists.

The drive will remail technicaly accessable through the “Run” section or the command prompt- but chances are people using your computer aren’t looking to get technical and nosey. In other words, this is great for hiding that porn stash of yours- enjoy.

Download Here

Add comment December 20th, 2009

[Windows] How to Reset RAM

A lot of times, when we have multiple programs running at once, we may notice our system getting a bit sluggish. That is because every application that is running is using up a certain amount of RAM (random access memory)- some more than others. When an application is closed, it releases the memory it was using, making it available for other tasks. This doesn’t always happen though.

I will show you how to create an easy shortcut to reset your Ram when needed, and recover some of that performance power without needing a restart.

Follow these easy steps:

1. Right-click on your desktop and select New > Shortcut.
2. Copy and paste the following into the box:  %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks
3. Click Next, name it ‘Clear Memory’, and click Finish

Now you can double-click that shortcut whenever you need to run the command.

Add comment December 20th, 2009

Copy Data From a Corrupted Hard Drive with Copy Cat

Do you have a corrupted sector on your hard drive? Maybe your CD or DVD is scratched beyond being readable…

Try  recovering the data using Copy Cat- it is a freeware application that reads data byte-by-byte and skips over the unreadable bytes. Let us know how it goes in the comments section below- good luck!

Download Here

1 comment December 9th, 2009

Fix Common Windows XP Errors with this little App

I know I haven’t banged out a post in a while, but I like any other person just got a bit busy… But I’m back!

Here is a new gem I would like to share with you guys- it’s called XP Quick Fix Plus. It’s a single application which includes lots of little quick fixes for common XP issues such as restoring your Network Places icon, re-enabling your task manager, and much more.

It is free, and fits nicely into your flash drive.

Download Here

2 comments November 3rd, 2009

Boss Recommendation of the Week – Little Registry Cleaner

The registry is Windows’ storage of vital program settings and instructions. When you uninstall programs through “Add or Remove Programs”- Windows leaves useless program files behind, deep in your registry. The registry is essential in allowing Windows to perform smoothly, so you need to keep it clean.

This is what Little Registry Cleaner excels at- it combs through the registry and removes left-behind clutter from uninstalled software.

Changes in your registry can be dangerous- so make sure to backup before making changes to it.

DOWNLOAD: Little Registry Cleaner

Add comment September 8th, 2009

Install Windows XP up to Windows 7 from a USB Drive

Many of us may need to install Windows from a USB flash drive some time or another. For example, when I needed to install Windows 7 on my Asus Eee PC, I was out-of-luck because it has no optical drive. Luckily, I was able to create a bootable USB flash drive to get the job done. Follow this guide and you can too!

A Bootable USB

With this app, you can either transfer the Windows install directly from a DVD or use an ISO. You simply plug in your USB, run A Bootable USB, check USB, format USB, select the DVD or ISO you want grab the install from, and start the process of creating a bootable USB from which you can install Windows.

Take note A Bootable USB:

• Only supports Windows Vista/2008/7 installs;
• Only supports USB/flash drives larger than 4 GB;
• Officially works only on Windows Vista/2008/7 (the OS you create your bootable USB on not the one you are trying to install);
• Can be installed or used as a portable application.

WinToFlash

WinToFlash is an application which allows you to transfer Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7 install from a CD/DVD to a [bootable] USB/flash drive. Although officially the developer does not state WinToFlash supports .ISOs, you can simply mount your .ISO and trick WinToFlash into thinking it is a legit CD/DVD and create your bootable USB that way.

To create a bootable USB Windows install, simply follow the “Windows setup transfer Wizard”.

Take note while A Bootable USB was a one-time project by a zealous blog reader, WinToFlash is in constant development by its developer. Currently WinToFlash is in Beta and is also a portable app.

After you have created your bootable USB with a Windows install on it, with either A Bootable USB or WinToFlash, simply plug your USB into your computer and restart your computer. You should be able to boot from from the USB and install Windows now =). If you are unable to boot from it, you will have to go into your computer BIOS to change the boot order/settings to allow boot from USB.

You may download A Bootable USB and WinToFlash from the following links:

Click here to download A Bootable USB

Click here to download WinToFlash

– Thanks [http://dottech.org]

Add comment September 2nd, 2009