tcping.exe is a console application that operates similarly to 'ping', however it works over a tcp port. There are many different implementions of this floating around, written independently by different people. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
Publisher’s description
What is tcping?
tcping by Eli Fulkerson is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.39, released on December 30, 2017. The version history goes back to October 21, 2024: 38 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 27,455 times.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: tcping is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is tcping safe to download?
- The file is served by download.elifulkerson.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AF3C12DA527E88C9DB3774F5F12BAECC2D211C801AE4421C7B16E80F6440ED35· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 38 versions ›38 versions over 7 years · about 5.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.39Latest | December 30, 2017 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.38 | December 28, 2017 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 0.37 | November 7, 2017 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.36 | May 12, 2017 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 0.34 | October 21, 2024 | 255 KB | 32-bit Portable |
| 0.33 | October 21, 2024 | 255 KB | 32-bit Portable |
| 0.32 | October 21, 2024 | 254 KB | 32-bit Portable |
| 0.31 | October 21, 2024 | 219 KB | 32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EliFulkerson.tcping -echoco install tcping -yscoop install main/tcpingProgram files (.exe): tcping.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Eli Fulkerson
- Licence
- GPL
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- download.elifulkerson.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.39
- Released
- December 30, 2017
- Added to the catalogue
- October 21, 2024
- Versions listed
- 38
- Updates / year
- 5.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 27,455
- Website
- elifulkerson.com
- winget ID
- EliFulkerson.tcping
- Chocolatey package
- tcping
- Scoop package
- main/tcping
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is tcping free?
Yes. tcping is open-source software under the GPL licence.
Is tcping safe to download?
The download comes from download.elifulkerson.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install tcping with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does tcping run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of tcping?
The versions page lists all 38 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 21, 2024.
Can I use tcping without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.