network diagnostics

The Command Prompt in Windows allows users to execute various commands for troubleshooting and system management. Key commands include: - Ping: Tests connectivity between devices by sending packets to an IP address or domain name. - PathPing: An enhanced version of ping that provides detailed information about network latency and packet loss at each hop. - Shutdown: Useful for troubleshooting, allowing access to the Advanced Start Options menu with "shutdown /r /o". - System File Checker (SFC): Scans for and repairs corrupted system files using "sfc /scannow". - Tracert: Tracks the path data takes across the network, providing insight into latency and potential bottlenecks. - Powercfg: Manages power settings and analyzes energy consumption with "powercfg /energy". - Netstat: Displays active network connections and their statuses, useful for monitoring network activity. - Chkdsk: Scans and repairs file system errors on hard drives with commands like "chkdsk /f" or "chkdsk /r".