"John" said:
Something has taken over my ipconfiguration and I cannot
release it. My XP professionl now has an Autoconfiguration
IP and I can't connect to the internet any longer?
The autoconfiguration IP address (169.254.x.x) is the result of a
problem with your network connection, not the cause of the problem.
Something is preventing your computer from communicating with a DHCP
server to obtain an IP address. After waiting approximately one
minute for a DHCP server, Windows XP gives up and assigns itself an
autoconfiguration address. That address wasn't assigned by a DHCP
server, so it can't be released.
Check your computer's physical connection to the Internet. Try the
tips on this web page:
Windows XP Network Troubleshooting - Problems with Network Cards
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/networkcard.htm
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