Resetting All Microsoft XP Network Settings to Default

The network settings of your Windows XP computer include the computer's Internet protocol (IP) address and DNS information, enabling it to communicate with other computers on the network. Resetting your network settings back to the default standard is necessary when someone has been tampering with your settings, undermining your network connectivity. Accomplish this with the IPConfig utility.

Instructions

1. Click "Start" and click "Run." Type "cmd" and press "Enter."

2. Type "ipconfig /release" and press "Enter." This erases your current IP settings.

3. Type "ipconfig /renew" and press "Enter." This renews and restores your default network settings.

References

• Microsoft: IpConfig