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How to Find Port Numbers in Windows?

Published in Computer Networking 2 mins read

You can find port numbers in Windows using a few different methods.

Using the Command Prompt

  1. Open the Command Prompt: Press Windows key + R, type "cmd" and press Enter.
  2. Run the netstat command: Type netstat -a -b and press Enter. This will display a list of all active connections and listening ports, along with the applications using them.

Using Resource Monitor

  1. Open Resource Monitor: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Switch to the Network tab: Click on the "Performance" tab and then select "Network" from the left-hand menu.
  3. View listening ports: The "Listening Ports" section will show all the ports that are currently in use by applications on your computer.

Using Task Manager

  1. Open Task Manager: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
  2. Go to the "Details" tab: Click on the "Details" tab.
  3. Locate the "PID" column: Right-click on the column headers and select "PID" to add it to the display.
  4. Right-click on a process: Right-click on a process and select "Open File Location".
  5. Check the properties: In the file location, right-click on the executable file and select "Properties".
  6. View the "Details" tab: Look at the "Details" tab for information about the port the process is using.

Note: The specific information displayed may vary slightly depending on your Windows version.

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