wifi does not have a valid ip configuration windows 8

Anonymous
2012-10-29T11:59:17+00:00

After upgrading to Windows 8 Final Version

it worked fine for 2 days then, WIFI stoped working.

every time I try to connect it gives me limited connection.

when I try trouble shout it give me the following message :" wifi does not have a valid ip configuration ".

even trying a cable connection, same message appear.

I somehow managed to get on my neighbor WIFI not sure how that happened, but I can only use internet on Desktop mode,

Metro interface have no access to wifi.

I would like to know if you can assist me with this issue?

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Anonymous
2012-11-15T05:51:36+00:00

I was having this problem too. Solved it by following the directions here:

http://www.eightforums.com/network-sharing/11811-windows-8-wifi-help.html

This part in the first reply fixed the problem:

"With upgrades sometimes winsock or the TCP/IP stack gets corrupted. To reset them both type the following two commands into an elevated command prompt one at a timehitting enter after each one then reboot the system.

netsh winsock reset catalog (reset winsock entries)

netsh int ip reset reset.log hit (reset TCP/IP stack)"

Hope this helps someone else.

Cheers.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-12-01T16:28:43+00:00

    What you really need to do is:

    Go into your Control Panel

    Click Device Manager

    Click arrow to left of Network Adapter

    Right click on your network adapter, and select uninstall

    your network adapter will no longer be listed

    Go to Action on the top left of screen, just right of File

    Click scan for hardware changes and your network adapter will be reinstalled.

    Reboot Router, then reboot PC

    You will have to select your connection and retype in your password.

    Hooray! It took me a couple of hours to figure this out, no other methods listed on this blog worked for me. If for some reason it doesn't work right away, reboot again. I had to.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-12-03T23:39:22+00:00

    SOLVED: FINALLY!!!!!!! After having a bricked tablet for 4 days, I finally found MY solution.  Trying the netsh commands did nothing for my tablet, but worked great on my laptop.

    I got desperate and started to uninstall things and nothing worked as far as removing network devices, bluetooth, etc.

    The culprit was AVG Internet Security Suite 2012.  I removed that, rebooted and VOILA~ I am up and running on my tablet again.

    Wow, I hope this saves someone some time.  It cost me about 20 hours of tinkering.

    Ed

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-12-03T02:12:51+00:00

    worked for my laptop but now my tablet is doing the same thing.  If anyone figures this out, PLEASE come back and post a resolution.

    thanks!

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-10-30T08:27:18+00:00

    Hi Fadi MikaelNassar,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft community!

    You've reached the right forum for your question. As I understand that you are not able to connect to the Internet using Wifi.

    Method 1

    I would suggest you to run Network troubleshooter.

    a. In the start Menu Type “Identify and Repair Network Problem” and hit enter.

    b. Follow the Onscreen instructions to complete the wizard.

    Method 2I would suggest you to try the steps from the following link:

    Wired and wireless network problemshttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/network-connection-problem-help#network-problems=windows-8&v1h=win8tab1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1****Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

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