How do I run a traceroute?

A traceroute is a?TCP/IP utility which allows the user to determine the route packets are taking to a particular host. A traceroute is useful in determining whether there is a network problem between your computer and our servers.

The following is instructions on how to run a traceroute, assuming your machine is Windows 2000/XP/2003:

  • From the Start Menu, select: RUN
  • Type in: cmd
  • In the popup window, type: tracert [domain name]
    (without the brackets)
    Example: tracert discountasp.net
  • If our Technical Support staff?asked you to run a traceroute, please capture the results and send them to our Technical Support for review.

To capture the results from the Command Prompt Screen

  • Right click in the Command Prompt Screen
  • Select: Select All
  • Press Enter Key (This will copy the text)
  • Open up Notepad
  • Right click in Notepad screen
  • Select: Paste
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