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Problem/Summary
This article explains how to use the traceroute program within Windows XP. A Traceroute is a TCP/IP utility which allows users to ascertain the route packets take to reach a specified destination.

Steps

Click Start > Run

Enter in "cmd" and press enter (your command window should now be open)

In the command windows type "tracert [address]" and press enter

Your traceroute should now be running, it may take up to a few minutes to complete.

Note: If we have requested the trace route data please copy it by right clicking on the title bar at the top of the command prompt and clicking edit. You may now select text, once selected to copy it to your clipboard simply right click.

For further information on traceroutes please see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traceroute

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Article Number:	119
Views:	2473
Created By:	Rupert Bryant
Date Created:	12/03/2006
Last reviewed by:	Aziz Arnold
Last updated:	15/04/2008

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