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I just recently purchased my laptop so I am just learning. The message I got on the computer said, Another computer on this network has the same IP address as this computer. Contact your network administrator for help resolving this issue. More details are available in the Windows System event log. What does this mean and is this something important I need to fix. I would appreciate any help in this matter.
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I see that message on my home network sometimes, and it's not critical. If you have a home network, try powering off your router, waiting a few seconds, and powering it on. If you're on a business network, consult with the network manager.
Steve Winograd, Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)
Thanks Joe,
Hopefully it doesn't come down to purchasing a new computer. So far so good. No additional problems to report.
That is probably what I will do, since it only happened once and it doesn't seem to be causing any problems. Thanks Jonathan
It was a definite problem for me, it would block all connections until the system was restarted. Got to where it was several times a day. I fixed mine by going down a purchasing a new computer. (needed one anyway) But now I can use the old one, as long as there is no router connected. Added a wireless adapter internally.
That is probably what I will do, since it only happened once and it doesn't seem to be causing any problems. Thanks Jonathan
If the system gives this message it should know what IP address are conflicting. Microsoft should make this message include those details. Otherwise, it's a worthless annoyance. I have one computer connected to my cell phone hot spot. So, I have no idea how I would have a conflict.
