How do I "renew your IP address" to repair my wireless network connection?

Anonymous
2010-02-06T23:31:28+00:00

This is what the pop up window said----- "windows could not finish repairing the problem because the folowing action cannot be completed - RENEWING your IP ADDRESS" 

Can someone help me to renew my IP so my wireless will work again on a long time laptop.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity

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Anonymous
2010-02-07T11:32:23+00:00

To renew your IP address:

  1. Open windows command prompt  Start\ Run\cmd\ok2. To release your Ip address ipconfig/releaseEnter3. To renew your IP address ipconfig/renewEnterExitBest of Luck

Sohail Khan

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-05-18T14:40:27+00:00

    My old laptop just did an automatic update and I now have the same issue. i have tried to restore to an earlier date and it still does not help. I will have to remember how to remove that new update if i can. Did you ever get this going?????

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-03-24T09:28:49+00:00

    thank you so much guys!  after trying it a few times, connection is back.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-03-10T12:07:47+00:00

    Thanks VanitasShireiyu it really works, I will save this tip

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-02-26T09:12:39+00:00

    thnku so smuch for this favour sohail khan.

    i am indebt,tell when u hv a problem.

    ******@gmail.com

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