How can I tell what internet activity is happening on my machine?

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Using "ipconfig" typed in Run, I get a screen that flashes for a second or so and then disappears. What's going on with my machine?

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Nothing. Your machine is acting normally.

Have a look at this article:
http://ask-leo.com/when_i_use_startrun_and_type_in_a_command_why_does_a_window_just_flash_and_disappear.html

Leo
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When you type netstat you will see all connections, including those to instant message programs, windows update, etc, but if you see the ip, you can use http://www.ipgp.net to know if it is known or something wrong happens on your computer.

I know my IP Address, but how can i figure it out without checking on the net, wanna figure it out myself? More then that when i type into cmd window ipconfig it shows my ip address but thats not the address i get from the internet can someone explain please?

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You're probably behind a router. Routers assign you a local
IP address, and then translate between that and your IP address
on the internet.

Leo
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Its very user ful..............

This is a very useful article but I was stopped at the point where I need to download TDIMon. This utility is no longer available on Microsoft's site and is not included in the Sysinternals Suite. Is there an alternate download available please?

Leo - the link to TDIMon is broken as per my previous post. Is there another location for this utility please?

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Unfortunately I was unable to find an official location for
it - it seems to have disappeared without a trace.

I changed the link to do a google search for it, and that's
showing several mirrors. As always, becareful where you
download from, scan for viruses, etc.

Leo

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Is there a program that will tell me what my computer is downloading when I have not told it to download anything?

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