Microsoft Releases Network Diagnostic Tool

The Network Diagnostics for Windows XP tool analyzes information about your network connectivity to help you troubleshoot network-related problems with your computer. Typically you will do this along with a support professional, either on the phone or over the internet. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

The Network Diagnostics for Windows XP tool can help troubleshoot some of the most common connection problems that you may encounter in a home networking environment.

To diagnose network connectivity status, the Network Diagnostics for Windows XP tool analyzes the following tests:

• IP configuration test
• Default gateway test
• Winsock test
• DNS test
• Firewall test
• Internet connectivity validation test

Typically, a support professional will work with you when you run the Network Diagnostics for Windows XP tool to help diagnose network connectivity status.

Download at source: Microsoft