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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)
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. My laptop is wireless and I am using my neighbors connection and code which he gave me.
I get this message all the time. As far as I am concerned it is just an annoying pop-up that otherwise affects nothing. Unless you know it is causing specific problems don't worry about it.
I have two computers in my household and get this anoying message......OF COURSE, the message says I have signed in on MESSENGER (I have not). Technology is not all it is cracked up to be.
the "new" system of bundling the hotmail is TERRIBLE and often causes me to lose messages!
Hello Corky,
The thread you're posting in is very old. I recommend creating your own thread at the following location:
