How to check to see what ports are in use?

[MichaelD]

As title. I want to use an eight-thousand range port for FTP, but want to make sure it's not already being used by something else. Thanks.

 

[Beau]

netstat -a

 

[Beau]

Actually, I guess that only works for ports with activity.

 

[MichaelD]

Thanks, Beau. That's run off the command prompt (C:\) correct?

 

[Beau]

yep

 

[WombatWoman]

Try Port Detective. This is a very useful tool, and it can be downloaded for free.

 

[MichaelD]

Thanks Beau and WW!