Winipcfg

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In Windows 98SE I was able to Run winipcfg to either release or renew my
IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway when I had problems with my
cable modem connection. How do I do this in XP?
 
JD said:
In Windows 98SE I was able to Run winipcfg to either release
or renew my IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway when
I had problems with my cable modem connection. How do I do
this in XP?
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There are a couple of ways to do this.

1. Go to Start -> Run and enter cmd.exe in the Open box.
Click OK.
In the command prompt window, enter ipconfig /release followed
by ipconfig/renew.

2. Go to Control Panel -> Network Connection.
Right click the icon for your LAN and select Repair from the
menu.

3. Download this program from Microsoft.

Wntipcfg.exe
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=00A974B4-0BFA-4065-8081-BBAEBF2A5CB6

While it's meant for Windows 2000, it will work with XP. After
you install it, go to the Program Files\Resource Kit and create
a shortcut to WNTIPCFG.EXE. If you want, you can place the new
shortcut in this folder.

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
JD said:
In Windows 98SE I was able to Run winipcfg to either release or renew my
IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway when I had problems with my
cable modem connection. How do I do this in XP?
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From the command prompt...
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
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....or from your list of interfaces in Network Connections, right click on
the interface, hit properties, click Advanced, click Repair. (Not sure
about it's location, might not be under Advanced, but once you're in that
interface's properties you can find it easily).
 
There are a couple of ways to do this.

1. Go to Start -> Run and enter cmd.exe in the Open box.
Click OK.
In the command prompt window, enter ipconfig /release followed
by ipconfig/renew.

2. Go to Control Panel -> Network Connection.
Right click the icon for your LAN and select Repair from the
menu.

3. Download this program from Microsoft.

Wntipcfg.exe
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=00A974B4-0BFA-4065-8081-BBAEBF2A5CB6

While it's meant for Windows 2000, it will work with XP. After
you install it, go to the Program Files\Resource Kit and create
a shortcut to WNTIPCFG.EXE. If you want, you can place the new
shortcut in this folder.

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools

Good luck

Nepatsfan
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I like the third option. That will give me the same or a similar
interface as winipcfg in 98SE?
 
JD said:
I like the third option. That will give me the same or a
similar interface as winipcfg in 98SE?
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I forgot to pass along the following suggestion.

After you install WNTIPCFG.EXE go to the C:\Program
Files\Resource Kit folder.
Copy WNTIPCFG.EXE and paste it into your C:\WINDOWS\System32
folder.
That way you can go to Start -> Run and enter WNTIPCFG in the
Open box.
Click OK and it will launch the program.

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
Nepatsfan said:
I forgot to pass along the following suggestion.

After you install WNTIPCFG.EXE go to the C:\Program
Files\Resource Kit folder.
Copy WNTIPCFG.EXE and paste it into your C:\WINDOWS\System32
folder.
That way you can go to Start -> Run and enter WNTIPCFG in the
Open box.
Click OK and it will launch the program.

Good luck

Nepatsfan
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The program works just like my old winipcfg. I did have to "validate" my
Windows software which I've never had to do before but I'm valid and I
now have a way to do what I wanted.

I created a desktop shortcut.

Do I need to copy it into my C:\WINDOWS\System32 folder or can I just
put a shortcut there? I ask because you said I could put a shortcut in
C:\Documents and Settings\AllUsers\StartMenu\Programs\Accessories\System
Tools so I'm curious as to why the difference.

Sorry it took to so long to get back to you but I've been busy and
didn't have the time to boot the XP computer.

I can't thank you enough for your help!

JD
 
JD said:
The program works just like my old winipcfg. I did have to
"validate" my Windows software which I've never had to do
before but I'm valid and I now have a way to do what I
wanted.
I created a desktop shortcut.

Do I need to copy it into my C:\WINDOWS\System32 folder or
can I just put a shortcut there? I ask because you said I
could put a shortcut in C:\Documents and
Settings\AllUsers\StartMenu\Programs\Accessories\System
Tools so I'm curious as to why the difference.
Sorry it took to so long to get back to you but I've been
busy and didn't have the time to boot the XP computer.

I can't thank you enough for your help!

JD
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I can see where my suggestions would have caused some confusion
so let's see if I can clear it up.

First off, when you run the setup file for WNTIPCFG, it creates
a Resource Kit folder in C:\Program Files. It then puts the
program, WNTIPCFG.EXE, and some documentation in the Resource
Kit folder. It neglects to create a Start menu shortcut so
you're left with figuring out how to easily launch the program.

I suggested placing a shortcut to the program in C:\Documents
and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\System
Tools folder simply because that's where XP keeps shortcuts to
other Windows Utilities. You can place your shortcut wherever
you want. It's a matter of personal preference.

I followed up my original response with a suggestion of placing
a copy of the program, not a shortcut, in the
C:\WINDOWS\System32 folder. This goes back to your original
question. I want to use this program in the same manner I used
Windows 98's winipcfg. If the program only exists in the
default installation location, C:\Program Files\Resource Kit,
I'll get an error message if I try to launch it from the Run
box. That's because it's not in a folder that's part of the
PATH environmental variable.

To resolve this problem I've got a few options.

1. I can change the default installation folder to
C:\WINDOWS\System32 when I install the program. That let's me
launch it from the Run box but I'm left with the documentation
scattered in the System32 folder. I think I'll pass on that
solution.

2. I can add C:\Program Files\Resource Kit to the PATH by going
to Control Panel -> System -> Advanced -> Environmental
Variables -> System Variables -> Path -> Edit. That's way too
much work for one little program.

3. Since I know that C:\WINDOWS\System32 is already part of the
path, all I have to do is place a copy of the program in that
folder. Now I can launch the program from either the Start menu
or the Run box. Since this is the simplest solution, it's the
one I went with.

Post back if you have any other questions.

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
I can see where my suggestions would have caused some confusion
so let's see if I can clear it up.

First off, when you run the setup file for WNTIPCFG, it creates
a Resource Kit folder in C:\Program Files. It then puts the
program, WNTIPCFG.EXE, and some documentation in the Resource
Kit folder. It neglects to create a Start menu shortcut so
you're left with figuring out how to easily launch the program.

I suggested placing a shortcut to the program in C:\Documents
and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\System
Tools folder simply because that's where XP keeps shortcuts to
other Windows Utilities. You can place your shortcut wherever
you want. It's a matter of personal preference.

I followed up my original response with a suggestion of placing
a copy of the program, not a shortcut, in the
C:\WINDOWS\System32 folder. This goes back to your original
question. I want to use this program in the same manner I used
Windows 98's winipcfg. If the program only exists in the
default installation location, C:\Program Files\Resource Kit,
I'll get an error message if I try to launch it from the Run
box. That's because it's not in a folder that's part of the
PATH environmental variable.

To resolve this problem I've got a few options.

1. I can change the default installation folder to
C:\WINDOWS\System32 when I install the program. That let's me
launch it from the Run box but I'm left with the documentation
scattered in the System32 folder. I think I'll pass on that
solution.

2. I can add C:\Program Files\Resource Kit to the PATH by going
to Control Panel -> System -> Advanced -> Environmental
Variables -> System Variables -> Path -> Edit. That's way too
much work for one little program.

3. Since I know that C:\WINDOWS\System32 is already part of the
path, all I have to do is place a copy of the program in that
folder. Now I can launch the program from either the Start menu
or the Run box. Since this is the simplest solution, it's the
one I went with.

Post back if you have any other questions.

Good luck

Nepatsfan
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Thanks for clearing that up. I've decided to stick with the destop icon
but it's good to have some other options.
 
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