The command: "NET HELP COMPUTER" is on Windows 12, 11, 10, .. , MS Server 2025, 2022, 2019, .. available
Here are examples of using the
`NET COMPUTER` command in the Windows command line (
`cmd`), along with detailed descriptions:
Example 1: View local computer information
net computer
Description:
This command prints basic information about the local computer, including the computer name, workgroup, and other relevant details.
Example 2: View information about a specific remote computer
net computer \\RemoteComputerName
Description:
This command allows you to view detailed information about a specific remote computer named
"RemoteComputerName". This includes information such as the computer name, logged in user name, and connection status.
Example 3: View information about all computers in a domain
net computer /domain
Description:
Allows you to view information about all computers in the domain. The command outputs a list of computers, their status, and other relevant information.
Example 4: Retrieve detailed information about a remote computer
net computer \\RemoteComputerName /detailed
Description:
The
`/detailed` option allows you to get additional, detailed information about a specific remote computer. This can include information about network shares, group memberships, and other details.
Example 5: View information about all computers in a workgroup
net computer/workgroup
Description:
This command prints information about all computers in the workgroup, including computer name and status.
Example 6: Updating the Computer Name Cache Database
net computer /flush
**Description:**
The `/flush` command updates the computer name cache database on the local computer. This can be useful to ensure that the latest computer name information is retrieved.
These examples provide a variety of use cases for the `NET COMPUTER` command, from basic information about local computers to detailed information about remote computers in a domain or workgroup. Note that some options may vary depending on the version of Windows, and you can check the specific options by typing `net computer /?` in the command prompt.