Microsoft DOS netstat command

Quick links About netstat Availability Syntax Examples About netstat The netstat command is used to display the TCP/IP network protocol statistics and information.   Availability The netstat.exe command is an external command available in the below Microsoft operating systems. Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7

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Syntax

NETSTAT [-a] [-e] [-n] [-s] [-p proto] [-r] [interval]

Examples

netstat

Displays all local network information. Below is an example of what may be displayed.

netstat 5

Running netstat with a number after the command will continue to run the command until stopped. In this case netstat would be refreshed ever five seconds. To cancel press CTRL + C.

Notice: Keep in mind that if you have network applications open, such as the browser you're using to view this page, additional items will be listed when you run "netstat" and/or the "netstat -a" command. So you may see items from Computer Hope in your list; if you want a true listing of what is running in the background, close all programs and run the command.