IPCONFIG command in DOS indicates error

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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
 
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
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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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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
 
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