Mtr is a network diagnostic tool that combines the functionality of the traceroute and ping utilities. It is widely used by network engineers and system administrators to identify network problems and diagnose network issues. In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step on how to install mtr on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
- Windows 11 is installed on your PC
- Internet connection is available and working
- Administrator access
Step 1: Download the mtr.zip file
- Open your web browser and go to the BitWizard website (https://www.bitwizard.nl/mtr/).
- Click on the "Download mtr" button.
- You will be redirected to the download page. Click the link with the latest version of mtr for Windows (e.g., mtr-0.94-win32.zip).
- Save the mtr.zip file to your desired download location.
Step 2: Extract the mtr.zip file
- Open the File Explorer by pressing the Windows key + E on your keyboard.
- Go to download location where you saved the mtr.zip file.
- Right-click on the mtr.zip file and select "Extract All".
- In the Extraction Wizard, click "Next" to select the destination for the extracted files.
- Click "Finish" to extract the files.
Step 3: Install mtr
- Open the extracted folder and locate the mtr.exe file.
- Right-click on the mtr.exe file and select "Properties".
- In the Properties dialog box, click on the "Compatibility" tab.
- Check the box next to "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" in the dropdown menu.
- Click "Apply" and then "OK".
- Finally, double-click on the mtr.exe file to run the application.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed mtr on Windows 11. You can now use mtr to diagnose network issues and troubleshoot network problems. We hope you found this tutorial helpful. If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to contact us for assistance.
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