Run troubleshooter from command-line in Windows 11

In Windows 11, you can run the troubleshooter from the command line to diagnose and resolve various system issues. A troubleshooter is a built-in tool that can automatically detect and fix common problems related to hardware, network connections, Windows updates, and more. Running the troubleshooter from the command line provides an alternative method to initiate the troubleshooting process.

Run troubleshooter from the command line in Windows 11

To run the troubleshooter from the command line in Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt: Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type “Command Prompt,” and then press Enter.
2. Run the troubleshooter command: In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:

   msdt.exe /id <troubleshooterID>
   

   Replace <troubleshooterID> with the ID of the specific troubleshooter you want to run. The troubleshooter ID is a unique identifier for each troubleshooting pack. For example, if you want to run the Network Adapter troubleshooter, the command would be:

   msdt.exe /id NetworkDiagnosticsNetworkAdapter

   

3. Follow the troubleshooter prompts: Once you execute the command, the troubleshooter corresponding to the provided ID will start running. It will guide you through a series of steps to diagnose and fix the issue. You may need to provide additional information or perform certain actions as instructed by the troubleshooter.
4. Review the troubleshooter results: After the troubleshooter completes its analysis, it will display the results on the screen. It will indicate whether any issues were found and whether they were resolved. Additionally, it may provide further instructions or recommendations based on the findings.

List of Troubleshooting Pack IDs for some common troubleshooters in Windows 11

To run a troubleshooter which is in a .diagcab file format, use this:

msdt.exe /cab <path_to_diagcab>

Network Adapter:

msdt.exe /id NetworkDiagnosticsNetworkAdapter

Internet Connections:

msdt.exe /id NetworkDiagnosticsInbound

Windows Update:

msdt.exe /id WindowsUpdate

Bluetooth:

msdt.exe -id BluetoothDiagnostic

Background Intelligent Transfer Service:

msdt.exe -id BITSDiagnostic

DirectAccess:

msdt.exe -id NetworkDiagnosticsDA

Devices and Printers:

msdt.exe -id DeviceCenterDiagnostic

Program Compatibility:

msdt.exe -id PCWDiagnostic

Speech:

msdt.exe -id SpeechDiagnosticCalibrate

Video Playback:

msdt.exe -id VideoPlaybackDiagnostic

Printer:

msdt.exe /id Printers

Hardware and Devices:

msdt.exe /id WindowsHardware

Audio Playback:

msdt.exe /id AudioPlaybackDiagnostic

Power:

msdt.exe /id PowerDiagnostic

Display:

msdt.exe /id Display

Windows Store Apps:

msdt.exe /id WindowsStoreDiagnostic

System Maintenance:

msdt.exe /id MaintenanceDiagnostic

Windows Media Player:

msdt.exe /id WindowsMediaPlayerConfigurationDiagnostic

Windows Network Diagnostics:

msdt.exe /id NetworkDiagnosticsDiagPackage

Windows Security:

msdt.exe /id WindowsSecurityDiagnostic

Incoming Connections:

msdt.exe /id NetworkDiagnosticsInbound

Outgoing Connections:

msdt.exe /id NetworkDiagnosticsOutbound

Network Adapter Settings:

msdt.exe /id NetworkDiagnosticsDirect

Shared Folders:

msdt.exe /id SharedFoldersDiagnostic

Internet Explorer Performance:

msdt.exe /id IePerfDiagnostic

Windows Media Player Library:

msdt.exe /id WindowsMediaPlayerLibraryDiagnostic

Run Troubleshooters using Settings app

1. Open Settings by pressing the Windows + I keys.

2. Click on “Systems” > then click “Troubleshoot”.

3. Click on “Other troubleshooters”.

4. Here you will see all the troubleshooters. Click on “Run” to run a particular troubleshooter.

That’s it!