IPCONFIG command in DOS indicates error

[Guest]

Hi. Does anyone know the reason why this error message appears while the
ipconfig command is typed in DOS?


Windows IP Configuration

An internal error occurred: A device attached to the system is not
functioning.

Please contact Microsoft Product Support Services for further help.

Additional information: Unknown media status code.


Regards,

Nicholas

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Hi. Does anyone know the reason why this error message appears while the
ipconfig command is typed in DOS?


Windows IP Configuration

An internal error occurred: A device attached to the system is not
functioning.

Please contact Microsoft Product Support Services for further help.

Additional information: Unknown media status code.


Regards,

Nicholas

Type this line at a command prompt, then reboot and see if the problem
is fixed:

netsh winsock reset catalog

If that doesn't fix it, try un-installing and re-installing the
network adapters in Device Manager.

BTW, there's actually no DOS in Windows XP. The command prompt window
is part of XP itself.
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[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

Addition to Steve suggestion, check if winsock is damaged and scan any virus and spyware. This link may help,

An internal error occurred: A device attached to the system is not functioning


Symptom: when using ipconfig command in a computer, you may receive this error:

Windows IP Configuration

An internal error occurred: A device attached to the system is not
functioning......

http://www.chicagotech.net/troubleshooting/ipconfignotfunction.htm


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Hi. Does anyone know the reason why this error message appears while the
ipconfig command is typed in DOS?


Windows IP Configuration

An internal error occurred: A device attached to the system is not
functioning.

Please contact Microsoft Product Support Services for further help.

Additional information: Unknown media status code.


Regards,

Nicholas