How to run a WinMTR?

WinMTR is a powerful network diagnostic tool that combines the functionality of traceroute and ping. It allows you to monitor the health of your network by tracing the route and measuring response times for packets between your computer and a specific host or server. Here’s how you can run WinMTR on Windows:

1. Download WinMTR:

   • You can download WinMTR from the official source.
   • Once downloaded, extract the contents of the ZIP file to a convenient location on your computer.

2. Launch WinMTR:

   • Navigate to the extracted folder and open the WinMTR_x64 folder.
   • Run the WinMTR.exe application.

3. Enter the Host:

   • In the WinMTR window, locate the “Host” field.
   • Enter the IP address or domain name of the server you want to test (e.g., a game server, website, or any other network endpoint).

4. Start the Test:

   • Click the “Start” button.
   • WinMTR will begin tracing the route and collecting data.

5. Monitor the Results:

   • Let the test run for a few minutes (usually 5 minutes is sufficient).
   • Observe the information displayed in the WinMTR window. It will show details about each hop along the route, including response times and potential packet loss.

6. Stop the Test:

   • When you’re ready to stop the test, click the “Stop” button.
   • The results will be displayed in the lower part of the window.

7. Copy and Share the Results:

   • Click the “Copy Text to Clipboard” button.
   • Paste the copied text into a support ticket or wherever you need to share it (e.g., with your network administrator or service provider).

Remember to remove any port numbers from the IP address before entering it in the “Host” field. If you encounter any network issues, these WinMTR results will help diagnose the problem more accurately. 

If you’d like to see a visual tutorial, you can watch this video on installing and using WinMTR on Windows.

Let us know if you need further assistance.