There are a lot of different errors you deal with using Windows OS. And today, we will discuss solving the "Windows IP address conflict detected" error, which you often see when you connect to the Internet, especially when using the router. In Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7 systems, you often may encounter the error message: "There is already a computer with the same IP address on this network.”
And here is the window itself with an error:
That is how the error window looks like in Windows XP:
This error occurs most often when connecting to the router at home or somewhere at work. A device in your network is already using the IP address that your computer is trying to get. That is why there is an IP address conflict. The error is actually rare, as the router automatically distributes IP addresses by default. But even if the router distributes IP automatically (the DHCP server is responsible for that), you may be prescribed a static IP address that is already occupied by another device. In that case, the "Windows IP Conflict Detected" error will occur.
One important point! Similarly, if you encounter this problem at work and not at home, we do not recommend changing any settings yourself. If you have any questions about the network, it is best to contact the person responsible.
And a few tips before we get to the settings:
If all this does not help, you need to check the IP settings for your network adapter. There are two options there: set it to obtain addresses automatically, and if that doesn't help, you have to assign static addresses.
Go to "Network and Sharing Center" and go to "Change Adapter/Adapters".
Next, right-click on the adapter "Network Connection" or "Ethernet" and open "Properties".
Click on "IP Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)", then click on "Properties". Then set it to obtain IP and DNS automatically. Follow these steps:
Restart your computer. If the Internet does not work after that, or if you had it originally set to connect automatically, you can try to set the necessary parameters manually.
Using static IP addresses is not the best idea. It is better to set all devices to receive IPs automatically. Otherwise, sooner or later, the error will pop up again. But if you need to solve this problem urgently, the option with static addresses may come in handy. Follow these steps:
We really Hope these actions helped you to get rid of the error and that the Internet on your computer works. However, if this instruction does not help to solve the problem, contact our experts at Howly, who will immediately resolve your issue with IP address conflict and others.
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