Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
msdt </id <name> | /path <name> | /cab < name>> <</parameter> [options] … <parameter> [options]>>msdt command
Invokes a troubleshooting pack at the command line or as part of an automated script, and enables additional options without user input. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for msdt; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
msdt </id <name> | /path <name> | /cab < name>> <</parameter> [options] … <parameter> [options]>>The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
/id <packagename> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/path <directory | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/dci <passkey> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/dt <directory> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/af <answerfile> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/id | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<name> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/path | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/cab | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/parameter | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<parameter> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.