Can't renew IP address

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Have a desktop that has worked well for a year. Running
XP Pro with latest updates. Now, for no apparent reason,
can't get IP from the router. Gets a 169.254.xxx.xxx.
I've tried two different (physical and manufacturer) NICs
and two different routers (ibid) and changed the cable.
Also have reset the tcp/ip stack. My 2 laptops, when
plugged into either router, work correctly. Get IP and
get out.
From the desktop, I can ping 127.0.0.1 and, when I
manually enter an IP in the router's range, I can ping
myself and the gateway. I can also ping my laptop which
is getting the IP from the router. I can not, even with
the manual configuration, get to dns. In 'get IP
automatically' mode, IPCONFIG /renew tells me that it
can't renew the IP address.
This machine is really close to the 10th floor window and
I'm getting very tempted....
Anyone suggest a solution? What stupid thing am I
overlooking? Thanks.
 
I'm having more or less the same problem, I've tried
posting my message several times and no one answers. when
you get your answer please reply at
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Thanks.......Is driving me crazy too
 
thanks for the great tip, Can't wait to get home and try it. Again, thanks for the reply.

Albert R.

P.S will this work even if I'm getting a bogus IP Address?
 
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