Can't renew IP address

[Don]

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.

 

[CheshireCat]

Have you tried rebuilding your winsock
http://www.tek-tips.com/gfaqs.cfm/pid/779/fid/4625

a good general networking site
http://www.practicallynetworked.com

If you apply a static IP, you also need to set the dns to the address of the
router

 

[Albert R.]

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
(e-mail address removed).

Thanks.......Is driving me crazy too

 

[Guest]

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?