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    tracert running multiple times a second to the same private IP address and some other systems

    we are finding that we have multiple Windows systems that are running tracert for the same private IP address, and one to a different private IP address. We don't see anything in Task Scheduler to determine what is doing it, but I was hoping someone here might know if there is a tool or some...
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    Loop back IP address show slow ping response

    Hi There, I am facing slowness while pinging loop back IP address for windows servers ( OS 2016 and 2019) . Ideally it should be <2ms . But for multiple servers it shows <7ms . For testing purpose, I have disjoined server from domain and it looks normal. As soon as added back into domain...
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    Windows 10 A guide on how to remote lock computers on the network with one batch file

    This method works on Windows 11,10, 8.1 & 7 as well. All programs for this guide are free. Download links PsTools PsTools - Windows Sysinternals FePsTools Front-end for PsTools | DaviTools Nircmd (At the bottom of the page. Not the 64 bit one.) NirCmd - Windows command line tool Winrar...
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    Windows 7 netsend under windows7 ?

    Hi everybody, I want to use the netsend command to send a message from my machine to another in a local network. (netsend was used to send LAN message with windows). I used Netsend before but it disapeared under Windows7. I know that netsend is no longer valid in Windows 7, so I was wondering...
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    Windows 7 Who's in my virtual WiFi?

    Hi, One would normally have the WiFi router show a list of all computers in the network. My WiFi, however, uses Win7's built-in virtual WiFi miniport (my OS is Win7 Pro x64). A list of computer names, IP's and MAC addresses would be ideal. I was unable to solve the issue with the help of netstat...
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    Windows 7 BLACKLISTED URL on RT-N13U router

    Hi So I've Googled and didn't find my specific issue. Since purchasing the router(Asus RT-N13U) a month ago I've found it finicky with inconsistent Internet connections but tolerable. My big issue is that I design websites and I have a site I'm developing Link Removed - Invalid URL. This...
  7. Windows 7 Net Send replacement

    I am running a medium-size Active Directory domain, based on Windows Server 2003. We are starting to introduce Windows 7 clients in the domain, and I need a way to make so that Windows 7 boxes can receive instant messages sent by the domain admin using the classic "net send" command. Since the...
  8. Installing WinPCap on Windows 7

    Found a blog post over at Link Removed that explains how to install WinPCap, which is a very useful packet capturing library, on Windows 7. If you try to install WinPCap like a normal application on Windows 7, it fails.. Follow these steps to get the install to work.. Download WinPcap 4.1...
  9. Windows 7 Network monitor

    Network Monitor 3.3 is a protocol analyzer. It allows you to capture network traffic, view and analyze it. Version 3.3 is an update and replaces Network Monitor 3.2. Network Monitor 3.x is a complete overhaul of the previous Network Monitor 2.x version Link Removed
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    Windows 7 Does Anyone reccommend a good free firewal for Win 7?

    Since ZoneAlarm won't work for Win 7, I was wondering if there are any other good free firewalls that you guys would recommend using. Right now, I am using the Windows firewall, and I don't like it.(And to quote the Joker) Not. One. Bit. Anyway, what are you guys recommendations?