Re: ipconfig error

From: pcgfx805 (pcgfx805_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/09/05


Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2005 12:09:03 -0800

I can't actually remember what the error said or how I did it :~ But it only
happens on the laptop. My computer is fine, and has an IP and obviously can
connect to the internet. I am absoloutley sure it's the laptop. Thanks for
the help

"Patti MacLeod" wrote:

> "it cannot locate the IP driver or something like that".........could you
> find out the exact error message and post it here, as that might provide a
> better clue as to the root of the problem. Does this error message occur on
> both the laptop and the desktop computer?
>
> Is the ipconfig command not working only on the laptop or does it happen on
> the desktop computer also? How are the computers networked (i.e., via
> ethernet and crossover cable, via hub or router, wired or wireless)?
>
> I would also recommend posting your problem in the
> microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web newsgroup, as you may get assistance
> from someone who is more well versed in networking than I (and that wouldn't
> take much <g>).
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> --
> Patti MacLeod
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
> "pcgfx805" <pcgfx805@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:596E8DA7-2FE8-4C81-B44A-64501C1C2872@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks. I have already disabled my firewall and anit-virus. I found
> something
> > else, it says that it cannot locate the IP driver or something like that.
> > Would buying another version of windows XP fix this? Or is it the laptop
> >
> > "Patti MacLeod" wrote:
> >
> > > There is no Uninstall option for TCP/IP in Network Settings........what
> you
> > > might want to try is to disable (or perhaps even uninstall) any firewall
> > > software that you might be currently running, and then uninstall the
> network
> > > adapter in Device Manager. When you restart, Windows should detect the
> "new"
> > > hardware (i.e., uninstalled NIC), redetect it and reset TCP/IP.
> > >
> > > Do you have a VPN client installed by chance? I recall reading on some
> forum
> > > about a failed install of a VPN client leaving a registry entry behind
> and
> > > causing the same ipconfig error. I'll post it if I can ever find it.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > --
> > > Patti MacLeod
> > > Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
> > >
> > > "pcgfx805" <pcgfx805@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:8ADE6867-DC1B-444C-91AC-A834BF028501@microsoft.com...
> > > > Thanks for the help, but i have already tried this and it did not
> work. Is
> > > > there anyway I can install a new one?
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
>



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