How do I make netdiag work?

Question

I'm trying to run the netdiag command to troubleshoot the internet connection but when I run it in cmd I get the following message:

'netdiag' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

Also, I have tried typing "net diag", which gives me a syntax error, but that NET command seems to be something completely different.

Searching on google for answers gives me results that deal with Windows Server 2003; I'm on a Windows XP machine.

Solution

NETDIAG is great for diagnosing windows domain issues, but I am wondering if perhaps you are looking for "NETSH" - the command line utility for troubleshooting and configuring network connections?

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/netsh.mspx?mfr=true

Comments

[wmz]

nediag is w2003 specific. Win XP does not include it, but if you detail your problem (with connection) someone may be able to suggest alternative tools for you.

[Mohamed Abobakr]

I see, do you think I should start a new question or should I edit and update my current one?

[wmz]

I would just edit current one

[barlop]

can he install it with w2k3 res kit?

[user2195503]

You can download the XP version from MS at this link: support.microsoft.com/kb/914440