NBSTAT Is Not Recognized (How To Repair This Issue?)
Are you trying to fix the netstat command issue that says “NBSTAT Is Not Recognized“? Here is the solution. A common error happens when a command is improperly set up or given the wrong path.
A command-line tool called netstat offers information about network setup. It is accessible through all Unix-like operating systems as well as Windows OS.
Its primary function is to assess the server’s performance and network setups. We utilize it to examine the server’s port information.
NBSTAT Is Not Recognized Command
This error message appears after using the netstat command at the command prompt. Let’s examine why this error could appear at the command prompt.
Our users frequently utilize Windows OS. And a few of our clients have reported having problems with the netstat command. The unrecognized mistake is one such error.
This issue generally happens when the system variable section contains an incorrect path. The typical path, however, is typically “c:windowssystem32”.
Another cause of this issue is incorrect syntax. Any incorrect value or misuse of a semicolon falls under this category. A semicolon separates each directory in the path.
Therefore, we need to use caution while inputting the semicolon because a correct, valid path needs to be given.
How Do We Repair The NETSTAT Error?
We have already covered the main factors that contribute to this server issue:
- Wrong path; we advised checking the path, which should be “c:windowssystem32.” Our customer was given the following instructions to follow:
- Right-click My Computer on the desktop, then select Properties.
- Click on the Advanced tab after choosing the System Properties window.
- Next, select the Environment Variables button under the Advanced section.
Finally, highlight the Path variable in the Environment Variables box. Click the Edit button in the Systems Variable section.
We can add or change the paths we want the computer to view in the path lines. Each different directory is separated with a semicolon.
After doing the procedures above, we advised the customer to restart their computer and try running the command to see if it was successful.
This finally corrected the problem.
Incorrect Syntax In The Path
- Another consumer who received the identical error message got in touch with us.
- So, we recommended the identical actions as above. However, the issue persisted.
- Further investigation revealed that the consumer needed to be given the correct direction.
- The correct path was c: WindowsSystem32Test. However, the client supplied it as c: WindowsSystem32Test.
What Does “Server IP Address Could Not Be Found” Mean?
We should give you the CliffsNotes version of how the web takes you from one site to another, even if that isn’t the main topic of this article:
- A domain name will be entered into your web browser.
- The internet will try to convert that domain name into the server’s IP address. It accomplishes this using the domain name system (DNS), a sophisticated lookup method that functions like a massive database spread over thousands of other computers.
- You will encounter a mistake if there is clarity as to what a website is or where it is located on the internet at any point along this chain.
- The “Server IP address not found” issue means that a certain domain name’s IP address was not discovered during the DNS query process. The error code “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN” may also appear.
This error arises for the following reasons:
- A website is unavailable. This makes sense because the DNS lookup procedure will detect that the server isn’t running, but the domain is.
- There is a cache problem. Sometimes, outdated caching records will show the error, but there is an easy workaround (more on that in a moment).
- The DNS server isn’t working. This is the cause of the occasional mention of “DNS” in this error message.
- The recurring idea is that your machine is sometimes blamed for the problem. Before you write off the issue as a server-side issue, there are several things you may take to address the problem on your end. We’ll then delve further into it.
How To Fix The “Server IP Address Not Found” Error?
Ten solutions to the “Server IP address could not be found” issue are shown below. These adjustments will be performed on your computer and should be simple. We’ll point out situations when you must use a different tool or skill set.
First, check to see if your browser and computer are functioning properly.
Check The Basics
Your first responsibility is to ensure you turn on the kettle before you pull the computer equivalent of boiling water.
To put it another way, you should ensure that your basic, essential internet browsing tools are available and functioning as you would expect.
We advise doing so in the order mentioned below:
- Examine your router and internet connection.
- Switch off your computer.
- To access the website, use an Incognito or hidden browsing window.
- The browser’s new tab or window opening option should be selected.
- Turn off your antivirus program and virtual private network (VPN).
- Install your browser once more.
You’ll at least know that your computer and connection are in top condition if you still experience the issue after completing all of these checks. You can investigate the more complex remedies below from here.
Clear Your Browsing Data
To remove any outdated cookies, preferences, and other cached information that can impact your browsing experience, it is a good idea to clear your browsing data as a second step.
In areas where the processes may vary, we’ll demonstrate remedies for Windows and macOS in this post. We’ll use the wonderful Brave browser for macOS and Microsoft Edge for Windows.
You should begin with Brave and navigate to the “hamburger” menu in the toolbar before selecting More Tools > Clear Browsing Data:
- You must access the hamburger menu in Edge and go to the Settings page. Then, you should select Privacy, Search, and Services from the left-hand hamburger menu.
- Microsoft Edge’s “Privacy, Search, and Services” link.
- When you choose the data you want to delete and click the Clear data button on the recognizable Brave screen, the following will happen:
- “Clear browsing data” modal popup for Brave.
For Edge, you must scroll down to the Clear browsing data area and select what you want to delete. This will provide a menu similar to the one in Brave:
- You should delete your browsing history, cached images and files, and cookie data regardless of your browser. However, feel free to remove more here; doing so won’t be harmful.
- Your browser will delete the specified data when you confirm. From here, seek for the error and, if it doesn’t work, consider some of the other techniques below.
Delete DNS Cache
It makes it natural that you flush out your DNS cache as well, given that there may be a problem with the DNS lookup service locating a pertinent IP address. This will update it and, in addition, fix the “Server IP address not found” issue.
The good news is that this technique is well covered elsewhere for Windows, macOS, and Linux (Ubuntu) platforms. Remember that to do this, you’ll need to utilize either the Command Prompt on Windows or the Terminal on macOS.
In that article, you will find the knowledge you require to use these programs to clear your cache. You can start examining certain proxy server settings, IP address settings, and other options.
Verify Your Proxy Configurations
We discuss this strategy in more detail elsewhere on our site. Although it’s a simple remedy, it might not apply to your situation. In the lower right-hand corner of the System Preferences > Network screen on macOS, click the Advanced button:
Go to the Proxies tab and uncheck everything in the list on the left. After that, you should click the OK button to confirm:
- Go to the Network & Internet screen on Windows using the Windows Search Bar. After that, select Proxy from the left sidebar. Next, move the Use a Proxy Server button to Off in the Manual Proxy configuration section:
- This should turn off your proxy settings and enable you to check for the error “Server IP address could not be found.” You should restart your computer for additional confirmation.
Conclusion
In brief, the path variable must be set, or there must be improper syntax for the “netstat is not recognized” error to occur. We looked at the various reasons for this error message today and solutions.
This is Mohammad Talha, a fervent tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree, has been reviewing products and assisting the digital community for over 6 years. My passion for technology is matched only by my dedication to helping others navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape.