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PC not Getting IP address: Here’s How to Solve the Issue
Renewing your network is a quick way around this issue
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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YourIP addressis important when you are connecting to the internet. However, some users have complained that the PC is not getting an IP address for some reason.
This prevents you from accessing the web and saps the life out of your browsing session. In this guide, we will show you to fix this frustrating issue for good.
Why is my IP address not detected?
Below are some of the prevalent reasons your PC is not getting the IP address:
How to fix IP address issues on Windows PCs
1. Renew IP address
Sometimes, your PC might be getting the IP address because of a network change. These steps will renew the IP Address of your PC and will force the PC to request a new IP address and discard the old one.
2. Reinstall the network driver
Your network drivers might be why your PC is not getting the IP address. This might be because the driver is outdated or faulty.
The solution to this is to uninstall the driver and restart your PC.
3. Run the Internet Connections troubleshooter
In some cases, the PC not getting the IP address issue can be caused by glitches with your network settings and components. In this case, the best thing to do is to run the built-in troubleshooter.
4. Restart the modem
Many times due to some technical fault or any network conjunction, the DHCP server inside the router is not reachable. Hence you must try to restart the modem to fix this issue.
Also, the IPv4 address might not be detected because of weak internet strength. So, you need to make sure you have an active and strong connection.
The PC not getting an IP address issue is not usually too serious. It only requires a tweak here and there, most time to fix it, as shown in this guide.
If you want to knowhow to scan and manage IP addresses on your LAN, check our detailed guide to do it quickly.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
