Desktop Pinger

Test anything that replies on a ping (ICMP).

This little stay on top application is a handy tool for the helpdesk verifying that computers and other equipment are connected and online. Desktop Pinger does not require installation, just copy it to a suitable folder and start using it right away.

Tip. Copy Desktop Pinger to your memory stick and take it with you, when performing support away from your PC.

Download Desktop Pinger

Share Desktop Pinger with your colleagues and friends. It is free to use.

Desktop Pinger has been downloaded and tested by FileCluster Labs on 27 August 2008 using an advanced security module that uses 3 different security components. Desktop Pinger was found completely clean of malicious components, making it safe to install.

Desktop Pinger help.

You can enter an IP Address or a name inside the purple field and hit return or click on the bell. The pinger will first check if it is a valid IP address and just ping it, if not the pinger will try to find the name/IP pair in the list. If the name doesn't exist in the list, the pinger will try to resolve it from DNS.

Open the list. Press on the paper and pen icon or press ctrl + E. Hit it again to hide the list.

Add a new IP address/name pair. Just pres the arrow down and start to write the name and IP address.

Delete a listing by hitting ctrl + delete.

To close Desktop Pinger, press escape or click on the red button.

Desktop Pinger generates a text file named DeskPing.txt if possible. This file contains a list with the IP/name pairs. You can edit it with notepad if you want. Just make sure that Desktop Pinger is closed first. Desktop Pinger save the list on exit and will therefore override any changes made while it is running.

PJ Applications September 2008