Documentation
Guides, how-tos, and reference for WinDEETS features and tools.
Quick Links
Getting Started
Install and run WinDEETS
User Guide
How to use the UI and tools
Troubleshooting
Common fixes and diagnostic steps
Release Notes
View the release history and changelogs for WinDEETS.
Getting Started
- Quick Start — A short guide to get started quickly.
- Download and Installation — How to download and install WinDEETS.
- Server & VM installation (no-GPU mode) — How to install and run WinDEETS on servers and virtual machines without a GPU.
User Guide
- Data Explorer (Overview) — Overview of the Data Explorer and its sections (Events, Services, Processes, Software, Devices, Tasks, Startup).
- Web Search — How to use the Web Search button to query selected data in your preferred web search or LLM.
Troubleshooting
- Common Issues — Solutions to frequently encountered problems.
Tools - Applications
- wmic startup list full — See which apps start automatically with detailed information.
- net start — See all running services or start a network service.
- schtasks — Create, delete, query, or run scheduled tasks.
- appwiz.cpl — Open the control panel to uninstall or change programs.
- services.msc — Open the services console to manage Windows services.
- taskmgr.exe — View running apps, processes, performance, and startup programs.
- taskschd.msc — Set up, run, or delete scheduled tasks through the Task Scheduler GUI.
Tools - Configuration
- devmgmt.msc — Check your hardware and drivers through Device Manager.
- diskmgmt.msc — View and manage drives and partitions with Disk Management.
- systeminfo — Get a quick snapshot of your Windows version, hardware, and installed updates.
- GPResult /h gpresult.html — Get a clear report of your Group Policy settings in HTML format.
- driverquery /v — See every installed device driver with details.
- msconfig.exe — Change startup options, boot settings, and services.
- set — See, set, or remove Windows environment variables.
- path — See or change the command search path.
- whoami /all — Show current user info including groups, privileges, and SID.
- net localgroup — Manage local groups and view group memberships.
- net user — Manage user accounts and view account information.
- net accounts — Show account policies including password and lockout settings.
Tools - Diagnostics
- compmgmt.msc — Access key Windows admin tools in one place with Computer Management.
- dxdiag.exe — Check DirectX, graphics, and sound details for diagnostics.
- powercfg /batteryreport — See battery health, usage, and charge history with a detailed report.
- start ms-settings:troubleshoot — Jump straight to Windows troubleshooting tools to fix common problems.
- perfmon /rel — See your PC's stability history and problem reports.
- dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth — Scan and repair your Windows image using Windows Update.
- msinfo32.exe — See hardware, components, and software details all in one place.
- eventvwr.msc — Open Event Viewer to see system, application, and security logs.
- powercfg /sleepstudy — Generate sleep study report for Modern Standby power diagnostics.
- tasklist — List all running processes with details like PID and memory usage.
- perfmon.msc — Open Performance Monitor for detailed system performance tracking.
- resmon.exe — Open Resource Monitor for real-time detailed system resource monitoring.
- sfc /scannow — Run System File Checker to scan and repair corrupted Windows files.
Tools - Network
- hostname — Find your PC's hostname for networking and troubleshooting.
- route print — See all network routes for your PC for advanced troubleshooting.
- ipconfig /flushdns — Clear out old DNS records to fix network issues and get fresh results.
- netstat -bq — See which apps are using network connections and listening ports.
- nbtstat -R — Clear and reload the NetBIOS name cache for fixing network name issues.
- netsh int ip reset — Reset your TCP/IP stack to default to fix stubborn network problems.
- tracert — Trace the network path to a destination and diagnose routing issues.
- arp -a — View ARP cache showing IP to MAC address mappings.
- ipconfig /all — Show full IP configuration with detailed network adapter information.
- netstat -ano — Show network connections with process IDs for comprehensive monitoring.
Tools - Security
- wf.msc — Open Windows Firewall console for advanced firewall management.