I use the ipconfig command in the cmd prompt so much, I was wondering if it was possible to make a shortcut to it. I usually go start, run, cmd, then type it, but I am curious if it is possible to ...

You've probably used the ipconfig command to view TCP/IP settings and renew a DHCP lease. In addition to these tasks, ipconfig can also help you manage DNS settings on a computer. For example, the DNS ...

Weird problem here.<BR><BR>System = Dell Optiplex XP SP3<BR><BR>In Network Connections, wireless card is seen fine, and it can see available wireless networks. <BR><BR>Google Talk works perfectly but ...

Windows Server 2003 makes it easier to obtain IP addressing information. Previously, to find out the IP address for a Windows NT or Windows 2000 system, you had to use the IPConfig command-line tool.

You’d think the Command Prompt would be long-gone after 30 years of Windows’ graphical interface, but it’s not, and there’s a good reason why. Though many of its duties have been replaced by icons or ...

Being able to troubleshoot a home network is an important skill that everyone should learn about. To get started, you should get familiar with several Windows commands that let you diagnose common ...

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