NetTrace

1.1.1

PowerShell module for Windows network tracing using netsh trace with automatic circular file rotation and background monitoring. Features include configurable file size limits, circular buffer management, non-blocking operation, optional activity logging, technical diagnostics, and administrator privilege validation.

Minimum PowerShell version

5.1

Installation Options

Copy and Paste the following command to install this package using PowerShellGet More Info

Install-Module -Name NetTrace -RequiredVersion 1.1.1

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Install-PSResource -Name NetTrace -Version 1.1.1

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Owners

Copyright

(c) 2025 Naveed Khan. All rights reserved.

Package Details

Author(s)

  • Naveed Khan

Tags

Network Tracing Netsh Windows ETL Monitoring Diagnostics Performance Troubleshooting Admin

Functions

NetTrace

PSEditions

Core Desktop

Dependencies

This module has no dependencies.

Release Notes

v1.1.1: Removed #Requires -RunAsAdministrator directive to allow module loading in non-admin sessions. Module now provides proper error message when run without admin privileges. Updated README with PowerShell Gallery installation instructions and admin privilege clarification. v1.1.0: Added optional logging functionality, fixed file counter accuracy, improved stop command reliability.

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Version History

Version Downloads Last updated
1.2.3 3 7/10/2025
1.2.2 6 7/9/2025
1.2.1 6 7/8/2025
1.2.0 6 7/8/2025
1.1.1 (current version) 6 7/7/2025
1.1.0 12 7/4/2025
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