How do you execute the ipconfig and ping commands on a Windows system for network troubleshooting?

Executing the ipconfig and ping commands on a Windows system is a straightforward process that is essential for network troubleshooting. The correct method is to open a command window, which allows users to directly enter command-line instructions to get specific information about the network configuration and connectivity.

When you open a command window, usually done by searching for 'cmd' or 'Command Prompt' in the start menu, you can type commands like "ipconfig" to display the network configuration details such as the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Similarly, the "ping" command is used to test the reachability of a host on an IP network, helping identify if the network connection is functioning properly or if there’s an issue with connectivity.

The other options suggest methods that do not provide direct access to these commands. Relying on the HP Support Assistant for network command execution may limit troubleshooting capabilities, as it can offer simplified versions of diagnostics but does not provide the full range of command-line utilities. Accessing tools from System Tools could vary significantly between different versions of Windows and may not always display the command window needed to execute these specific commands. Downloading tools to a bootable device is unnecessary for executing common commands like ipconfig and ping, as these tools are