NetTrace

1.2.4

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, administrator privilege validation, and true Windows Service persistence that survives user
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, administrator privilege validation, and true Windows Service persistence that survives user logouts and system reboots.
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Minimum PowerShell version

5.1

Installation Options

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Install-Module -Name NetTrace

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Install-PSResource -Name NetTrace

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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 Get-NetTraceStatus

PSEditions

Core Desktop

Dependencies

This module has no dependencies.

Release Notes

v1.2.4: CRITICAL ARCHITECTURAL FIX - Fixed persistence to use true Windows Service execution instead of session-dependent processes. Previous versions claimed Windows Service persistence but still used session-dependent PowerShell processes that terminated on user logout. This version implements genuine session-independent architecture: persistence now uses direct Windows Service execution, removes all session dependencies, and ensures true survival of user logout and system reboots. Regular tracing (non-persistence) unchanged. v1.2.3: CRITICAL FIX - Fixed PowerShell Gallery package to include missing service script files. v1.2.2: CRITICAL FIX - Implemented true Windows Service persistence using NSSM. v1.2.1: Implemented service-based persistence architecture. v1.2.0: Added persistence feature using native netsh trace persistent=yes parameter. v1.1.1: Removed #Requires -RunAsAdministrator directive to allow module loading in non-admin sessions. 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
1.2.4 (current version) 2 7/10/2025
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 6 7/7/2025
1.1.0 12 7/4/2025
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