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How to assign multiple IP addresses to a single PC

In some situations you may want to specify several IP addresses at once on a single network interface. For example, you can assign addresses from different subnets with different masks. Thus it will be possible to access your PC using any of those addresses.

How to assign multiple IP addresses to network adapter in Windows 10, 8, 7

Right-click the network icon in the Taskbar and click Open Network and Sharing Center :

Double click the Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection:

In the status windows press Properties :

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP\IPv4)  in the list and press Properties :

Switch the selector to Use the following IP address . Manually specify IP , Subnet mask , Default gateway and Preferred DNS server . Then press Advanced :

Click Add… button:

Specify additional IP addresses with subnet masks and press Add :

Press OK once more:

Press Close :

In such a way you can add a bunch of IP addresses to a single Network Interface Card (NIC) in Windows 10, 8.1 or 7.

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Great article. Good for getting to the local network when using VPN

But how do you determine what your new ip, subnet and DNS server will actually be?

I think you have to add 1 each time you want to create a new IP For example if your original IP is 192.168.0.1 then your 2nd one should be 192.168.1.2 and so on… Hope I helped you (*´ ∀ `*)

You do not seem to grasp the basics of networking and thus I would recommend you do not toy with your IP addresses, this article is meant to add a second IP to your existing network adapter. To be clear, adding an IP address does NOT add functionality to your computer, it’s basically like getting a second PO box at the post office ie: a second address to reach your computer. Unless you want to publish a service (like an intranet site) and keep that service on a separate IP (for reasons) then you do not need a second IP.

I’m finding this useful as I’m keeping my PHP & mySQL skills fresh while bouncing the different servers. I run locally. (XAMPP, WAMP, & Abyss Web Server)

Once I’ve done this, how can I tell a program to use a separate origin IP on all of its packets from whatever the “default” is that it uses? I’m trying to run multiple instances of the same program (a multiplayer game client I’m trying to abuse) and make it look to the recipient of the connection as though they are running on different computers. Is there a way to do this without third-party software?

Or perhaps I’m entirely misunderstanding what this article is talking about. I think for what I want, I would need multiple public IP’s wouldn’t I? Telling my computer to claim multiple private IP’s (as I realized after writing the above this must be doing; public IPv4 addresses are in short supply and this is talking about the adapter’s address, which is the address on the LAN) might not suffice for what I want. Perhaps I’m mistaken, but I think even if I ran the application (again, it’s just a game, but better to learn this stuff now than with an application that really matters) on my laptop and desktop simultaneously, I would still be limited to 4 logins between the two, because the server is probably restricting me by my public IP. Nonetheless, thank you for this article; it was informative in any event, even if it’s not what I need.

what happened to the reply I just submitted to my first comment?? There doesn’t seem to be any indication it was submitted. Even if it’s just hidden for moderation, most properly configured blog sites have it so that it’s visible to the user that submitted it with a “your comment is awaiting moderation” thing under the username… and I think that happened when I submitted my initial comment as well. Anyway, I’m going to just test it to see if maybe I missed a banner at the top or something. Feel free to reject this comment (and any follow-up duplicates of my previous comment) when moderating replies, if that’s what’s happening, and sorry for any inconvenience.

What if you are connected to the net thru a cox router via cox given ip but need to connect also to home net via the 192.168 group? It doesnt seem to allow you to “ADD” an ip if one is dynamically assigned.

Haven’t tested it, but you could try noting the Cox dynamically assigned IP (CMD prompt, IPCONFIG /all), set the current (dynamic) IP as Static, then add your 2nd IP and see if that works. When Cox changes your dynamic IP, you’ll probably lose Internet connectivity. Set it IP V4 properties back to ‘Obtain..’ to find your new IP and repeat.

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Assign Multiple IP Addresses (Aliases) to a Single NIC

Let’s consider how to add an additional static IP address on a network interface in Windows 10 (in the same way you can add an additional IP address to a NIC on Windows Server). First of all, make sure that only one IP address is assigned to your Ethernet network adapter. To do it, run this command:

As you can see, one IP address (192.168.1.90) is assigned to the local network connection (it is called Ethernet0 in my case).

How to Add an Additional IP Address via Windows GUI?

Skipassource flag, how to assign the second ip address using netsh command, adding secondary ip address using powershell.

You can add the second IP address from the Windows GUI.

• Open the Control Panel –> Network and Internet –> Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings (or just run the ncpa.cpl command);
• Open the properties of your network interface;

• Click the Advanced button and then press Add in the IP Addresses section;
• Specify an additional IP address, IP subnet mask and click Add ;

Using the ipconfig command, make sure that the second IP address has appeared on this interface.

Check the availability of the second IP address from other computers in the same network using the ping command. It should respond.

You can assign an additional IP address from the command prompt using the Netsh utility. This command also allows you to set the SkipAsSource for an IP address.

Open the command prompt as administrator and run this command:

Netsh int ipv4 add address name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.1.92 255.255.255.0 SkipAsSource=True

You can also add a second IP alias to a network interface using the NetIPAddress PowerShell cmdlets (this cmdlet appeared in PowerShell version in Windows 2012 / Windows 8.)

Display the list of available interfaces:

Get-NetIPAddress | ft IPAddress, InterfaceAlias, SkipAsSource

IPAddress InterfaceAlias SkipAsSource< --------- -------------- ------------ 172.23.53.241 vEthernet False 192.168.1.90 Ethernet0 False 127.0.0.1 Loopback Pseudo-Interface 1 False

To add an additional IP address for the Ethernet0 NIC, run this command:

New-NetIPAddress –IPAddress 192.168.1.92 –PrefixLength 24 –InterfaceAlias “Ethernet0” –SkipAsSource $True

To modify SkipAsSource parameter and allow the outgoing traffic from this IP address of the network interface, use this command:

Get-NetIPAddress 192.168.1.92 | Set-NetIPAddress -SkipAsSource $False

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Hey, It’s really good contents. I have a question about this. Do the multiple IPs in single NIC have a priority? If the server want to connect to another server using the NIC, which IP would be used? I manage some server like this condition, they operate differently, so I confused. Do you know anything about this?

You can set the SkipAsSource=False flag for all non-primary IP addresses.

what should we give in DNS server ip & alternate DNS ip?

You will always use the DNS address of the primary IP address when resolving.

Interesting stuff. I’d like to utilise it for the following scenario: NEW AD-DC, new name okay but: masses of devices w/hard code DNS IP. Use the 2nd IP for the DNS service.

Were you able to set it in a DC? Did you have replication issues? I need to do the same as I have network devices pointing to an IP as DNS

Hello — I hope you are still active here and can assist me.,

I wish to use a dedicated Server 2019 to only host (10 to 15) websites. I have changed the registrar to point the domain to my custom DNS assignment. We have a single static IP. Goal = set up one server to host multiple web sites over using one IP address. Only have one NIC card installed. Traffic for all websites will be small (< 10,000 per month). Using a SonicWall TZ500 firewall.

Do we need to create additional private IPs — one for each web site? Running ipconfig shows only one private IP — 192.168.1.145. Could we create additional IPs … 146, 147, 148, etc?? What is limit on the # of IPs that can be created?

Any suggestions you can offer will be appreciated.

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How to assign a static ip address in windows 10 or windows 11.

When organizing your home network it's easier to assign each computer it's own IP address than using DHCP. Here we will take a look at doing it in XP,

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• To set a static IP address in Windows 10 or 11, open Settings -> Network & Internet and click Properties for your active network.
• Choose the "Edit" button next to IP assignment and change the type to Manual.
• Flip the IPv4 switch to "On", fill out your static IP details, and click Save.

Sometimes, it's better to assign a PC its own IP address rather than letting your router assign one automatically. Join us as we take a look at assigning a static IP address in Windows.

A static IP address is manually set to a permanent, fixed address rather than being assigned automatically by your router using a procotol known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP is a handy way for devices to connect to your network more easily, because you don't have to configure IP addressing for each new device yourself. The downside to automatic addressing is that it's possible for a device's IP address to change from time to time, which is why people choose static IPs for certain types of devices. For example:

• You have a device like a home media server that you want to be able to find using the same IP address or host name each time.
• You have certain apps that can only connect to network devices using their IP address. In particular, many older networking apps suffer this limitation.
• You forward ports through your router to devices on your network. Some routers play nice with port forwarding and dynamic IP addresses; others do not.

Whatever your reason, assigning static IP addresses to devices is not difficult, but you do have a choice to make---whether to do it from the router or on the device itself.

Related: How to Set a Static IP Address in Ubuntu

While this article covers assigning static IP addresses to PCs within Windows itself, there is another way to go about it. Many routers allow you to assign a pool of IP addresses that are handed out to specific devices (based on the device's physical, or MAC address). This method offers a couple of significant advantages:

• IP addresses are still managed by the router, meaning that you won't have to make (and keep up with) changes on each individual device.
• It's easier to assign addresses within the same IP address pool your router uses.

This article is about assigning static IP addresses directly to PCs running Windows. We've already got a great guide on How to Set Static IP Addresses On Your Router , so if that's the way you want to go, be sure to give it a read.

With all that in mind, though, let's take a look at how to assign static IP addresses within any version of Windows.

Related: How to Find Your Router's IP Address on Any Computer, Smartphone, or Tablet

To set a static IP address in Windows 11, you'll want to open Settings, go to Network & Internet, and then find the Properties for your network. Inside there you'll be able to click the Edit button for IP Assignment and then fill out the manual network details.

First, open up the Settings app and then find Network & Internet on the left-hand side. You'll be presented with a panel that shows your current network connection. You can click where it says "Properties" right underneath the network, or if you have multiple network connections you can drill down into the specific network to see the IP address details for each one . In this case it's called "Ethernet", but you will most likely see "Wi-Fi" as the option to choose.

Once you've drilled down into the network connection that you want to set a manual IP for, scroll down until you see "IP Assignment" and then click the Edit button to the right.

Once there, you'll flip the drop-down to "Manual" and switch the IPv4 switch to "On". At this point you can fill out your network details and click Save to finish.

You can also use the old-school Network Connections panel in Windows 11, so if you prefer to use that method, keep reading.

If you're interested in more advanced networking, you might need to set up a static TCP/IP route , reset the entire TCP/IP stack on Windows , check open TCP/IP ports , find your MAC address on Windows , or find your IP address from the Command Prompt . We've got you covered there too.

To set a static IP address in Windows 10, you'll need to open the Settings app and drill down to Network & Internet. From there you'll select Properties for your network, and then the Edit button next to IP Assignment where you can input a manual IP address.

First, open the Settings app and locate the Network & Internet button.

On the next screen you'll see your network status, which should show you your active network. Here you'll want to click the Properties button. If you have multiple different networks, you could select them from the left-hand menu---in our case you'll notice we have both Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks, so you'll want to pick the one that you are trying to set a manual IP address for. You'll notice this is the same method we use when we're trying to find an IP address on Windows 10 .

On the network properties screen, scroll down until you see "IP settings" and click the Edit button under "IP assignment".

In the resulting popup window, change the Edit IP settings dropdown to Manual and then flip the IPv4 switch to "On". Fill out the details, click Save, and you should be good to go.

You might need to reboot to get all of your applications to work properly, just because it's Windows.

It's worth noting that you can use the old Network Connections method to set an IP address in any version of Windows, so if you prefer that method, keep reading.

To change the computer's IP address in Windows 7, you'll need to open the "Network Connections" window. Hit Windows+R, type "ncpa.cpl" into the Run box, and then hit Enter.

In the "Network Connections" window, right-click the adapter for which you want to set a static IP address, and then select the "Properties" command.

In the properties window for the adapter, select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and then click the "Properties" button.

Select the "Use the following IP address" option, and then type in the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway that corresponds with your network setup. Next, type in your preferred and alternate DNS server addresses. Finally, select the "Validate settings upon exit" option so that Windows immediately checks your new IP address and corresponding information to ensure that it works. When you're ready, click the "OK" button.

And then close out of the network adapter's properties window.

Windows automatically runs network diagnostics to verify that the connection is good. If there are problems, Windows will give you the option of running the Network troubleshooting wizard. However, if you do run into trouble, the wizard likely won't do you too much good. It's better to check that your settings are valid and try again.

Changing your IP from DHCP to a Static address in Vista is similar to other versions of Windows, but getting to the correct location is a bit different. Open the Start Menu, right-click on Network, and select Properties.

The Network and Sharing Center opens...click on Manage network connections.

Right-click on the network adapter you want to assign an IP address and click Properties.

Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click the Properties button.

Now change the IP, Subnet mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server Addresses. When you're finished click OK.

You'll need to close out of Local Area Connection Properties for the settings to go into effect.

Open the Command Prompt and use the

command to verify that the changes were successful.

To set a Static IP in Windows XP, right-click the "My Network Places" icon, and then select "Properties."

Right-click the adapter for which you want to set the IP, and then select "Properties" from the context menu.

Select the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" entry, and then click the "Properties" button.

Select the "Use the following IP address" option. Type in the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server addresses you want to use. When you're finished, click the "OK" button.

You will need to close out of the adapter's properties window before the changes go into effect.

And you can verify your new settings by using the

 command at the command prompt.

By and large, it's better to let most of your devices have their IP addresses assigned automatically by your router. Occasionally, though, you might want to set a static IP address for a particular device. While you can set static IP addresses directly on your devices (and this article has shown you how to do just that on Windows PCs), we still recommending setting up static IP addressing on your router if possible. It will just make life easier.

Related: How to Find Any Device's IP Address, MAC Address, and Other Network Connection Details

Change TCP/IP settings

TCP/IP defines how your PC communicates with other PCs.

To make it easier to manage TCP/IP settings, we recommend using automated Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP automatically assigns Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to the computers on your network if your network supports it. If you use DHCP, then you don't have to change your TCP/IP settings if you move your PC to another location, and DHCP doesn't require you to manually configure TCP/IP settings, such as Domain Name System (DNS) and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS).

To enable DHCP or change other TCP/IP settings

Select  Start , then type settings . Select  Settings  >  Network & internet .

Do one of the following:

For a Wi-Fi network, select  Wi-Fi  >  Manage known networks . Choose the network for which you want to change the settings.

For an Ethernet network, select  Ethernet , then select the Ethernet network you’re connected to.

Next to  IP assignment , select  Edit .

Under  Edit network IP settings or Edit IP settings , select  Automatic (DHCP)  or  Manual .

To specify IPv4 settings manually

Under  Edit network IP settings or Edit IP settings , choose  Manual , then turn on  IPv4 .

To specify an IP address, in the  IP address, Subnet mask , and  Gateway  boxes, type the IP address settings.

To specify a DNS server address, in the  Preferred DNS  and  Alternate DNS  boxes, type the addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.

To specify if you want to use an encrypted (DNS over HTTPS) or unencrypted connection to the DNS server or servers you specify, for DNS over HTTPS , choose the setting you want:

Off : All DNS queries will be sent to the DNS server unencrypted in plaintext over HTTP.

On (automatic template) : DNS queries will be encrypted and sent to the DNS server over HTTPS. DNS queries will use the default settings for the automatic template or try to discover them automatically.

On (manual template) : DNS queries will be encrypted and sent to the DNS server over HTTPS. They’ll use the settings you enter in the DNS over HTTPS template box.

If you use DNS over HTTPS (automatic or manual template), turn Fallback to plaintext on or off:

When it’s turned on, a DNS query will be sent unencrypted if it can’t be sent over HTTPS.

When it’s turned off, a DNS query won’t be sent if it can’t be sent over HTTPS.

To specify IPv6 settings manually

Under  Edit network IP settings or Edit IP settings , choose  Manual , then turn on  IPv6 .

To specify an IP address, in the  IP address , Subnet prefix length , and  Gateway  boxes, type the IP address settings.

When you select  Automatic (DHCP) , the IP address settings and DNS server address setting are set automatically by your router or other access point (recommended).

When you select  Manual , you can manually set your IP address settings and DNS server address.

When you’re done, select  Save .

Note:  To install IPv4, run Command Prompt as an administrator, type netsh interface ipv4 install , and then press Enter .

Select Start   , then select Settings   > Network & Internet   .

For a Wi-Fi network, select Wi-Fi   > Manage known networks . Choose the network you want to change the settings for, then select Properties.

For an Ethernet network, select Ethernet , then select the Ethernet network you’re connected to.

Under IP assignment , select Edit .

Under Edit IP settings , select Automatic (DHCP) or Manual .

Under Edit IP settings , choose Manual , then turn on IPv4 .

To specify an IP address, in the IP address, Subnet prefix length , and Gateway boxes, type the IP address settings.

To specify a DNS server address, in the Preferred DNS and Alternate DNS boxes, type the addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.

Under Edit IP settings , choose Manual , then turn on IPv6 .

When you select Automatic (DHCP) , the IP address settings and DNS server address setting are set automatically by your router or other access point (recommended).

When you select Manual , you can manually set your IP address settings and DNS server address.

When you’re done, select Save .

In Windows 8.1, select the Start button, start typing View network connections , and then select View network connections in the list.

In Windows 7, open Network Connections by selecting the Start button, and then selecting Control Panel . In the search box, type adapter , and then, under Network and Sharing Center , select View network connections .

Right-click the connection that you want to change, and then select Properties . If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Select the Networking tab. Under This connection uses the following items , select either Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) , and then select Properties .

To specify IPv4 IP address settings, do one of the following:

To get IP settings automatically using DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically , and then select OK .

To specify an IP address, select Use the following IP address , and then, in the IP address, Subnet mask , and Default gateway boxes, type the IP address settings.

To specify IPv6 IP address settings, do one of the following:

To get IP settings automatically using DHCP, select Obtain an IPv6 address automatically , and then select OK .

To specify an IP address, select Use the following IPv6 address , and then, in the IPv6 address, Subnet prefix length , and Default gateway boxes, type the IP address settings.

To specify DNS server address settings, do one of the following:

To get a DNS server address automatically using DHCP, select Obtain DNS server address automatically , and then select OK .

To specify a DNS server address, select Use the following DNS server addresses , and then, in the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server boxes, type the addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.

To change advanced DNS, WINS, and IP settings, select Advanced .

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Separate IP addresses for different Windows 10 profiles

Is there a way I can assign a different IP and/or MAC address for each Windows 10 profile on a PC?

Background: I have Parental Rules set up through my router to turn off WiFi at a particular hour on a PC. Yesterday, I found that it wasn't working because a different IP/MAC address had been assigned. I was thinking it was because a new profile had been set up, but this morning each of the profiles has the same IP/MAD addresses showing.

Optimally, I'd like to be able to set up Parental Rules on my router for different profiles on my Windows 10 PC, so that I can limit each profile differently for my different aged kids. (Using Microsoft parent controls isn't what I'm looking for here -- it's much easier to just block with my router.)

Currently, the PC is set up to "automatically" assign IP address and DNS server, so none of that information shows up anywhere. 

Thanks for any help!

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MAC-addresses are specific to each network adapter. You have one for your wired adapter and one for your WLAN adapter.

IP addresses are global with Windows. In other words, every account uses the same IP address. You could, of course, use a logon script to set a specific IP address for a particular account. The command netsh.exe lets you do it.

If two accounts are active at any one time then the machine will use the address set by the last account to log on.

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MAC-addresses are specific to each network adapter. You have one for your wired adapter and one for your WLAN adapter. IP addresses are global with Windows. In other words, every account uses the same IP address. You could, of course, use a logon script to set a specific IP address for a particular account. The command netsh.exe lets you do it. If two accounts are active at any one time then the machine will use the address set by the last account to log on.

192.168.0.1 is default modem IP address

The next devices connected should automatically be 192.168.0.2, then 192.168.0.3, etc

I do not see how your modem/router that already has device 1 listed as 192.168.0.2 can make/duplicate device 2-255 the same address.

You can open your browser and type in address bar 192.168.0.1 and your modem settings will open.

Some modems use a different address to access modem. If this address does not work, get the make and model of modem and search internet for the access address to that modems settings.

Then look in your modem advanced settings and look for DHCP Reservation. In the list of devices you have connected or in the past, see if there is 2 duplicate IP address's.

If there is, you want to keep the one that is the main PC usually connected to LAN cable and that you set up your internet with originally. Then remove the other device from the list. (Note, first shut down that other device). Then reboot your modem and restart PC at the same time. Log on and then go to other PC and start up and log on and connect to internet again and then check the IP address's again.

See that .2 was 1st PC that set up internet connection. Then .24 is the 23rd device that has been connected to this modem and most others have been removed except current being used.

And the time and web restrictions in your modem has nothing to do with assigning or assigned IP addresses. Once a device is assigned the IP address, then that is how you identify that PC or device to set restrictions.

In modem settings, usually in the Blocking\filtering area is where you set these time limits and web blocking or access

You cannot do this. IP addresses are assigned to hardware devices, not user accounts.

I had this same question when my kids were younger. The only way to exercise parental control over individual accounts is to use software, either Windows' own family software or third-party parental control software.

Prepare to be frustrated. This type of software goes against two powerful forces:

1- It interferes with the normal operation of a computer.

2- It goes against the general aversion on the internet to monitoring and controlling what other people see.

It was exceedingly difficult for me to find a satisfactory solution, and in truth there is no satisfactory solution that operates on a per-user level. Google clearly doesn't care whether your child watches a pornographic YouTube video.

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You cannot do this. IP addresses are assigned to hardware devices, not user accounts. I had this same question when my kids were younger. The only way to exercise parental control over individual accounts is to use software, either Windows' own family software or third-party parental control software. Prepare to be frustrated. This type of software goes against two powerful forces: 1- It interferes with the normal operation of a computer. 2- It goes against the general aversion on the internet to monitoring and controlling what other people see. It was exceedingly difficult for me to find a satisfactory solution, and in truth there is no satisfactory solution that operates on a per-user level. Google clearly doesn't care whether your child watches a pornographic YouTube video.

You can go into modem and create time limits and restricting for web sites.

Yes they are assigned to devices. Your modem assigns IP addresses to each connected device not users per device. Either set modem for everyone or use Windows family safety. If this PC is one for your kids separate from the one you use, then use modem. if the PC in question is your only PC then use family safety.

I kind of misread the post at first and missed the 2 accounts on same PC. I was actually elaborating on device IP addressing and device blocking and not your issue at hand. Sorry!

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How to set up and manage a Network Bridge connection on Windows 10

When there aren't ports available on the router and Wi-Fi connectivity isn't possible, then use Network Bridge on Windows 10 to join other PCs to the network.

Network Bridge is a feature that has been part of Windows for a long time. A bridge allows you to connect two or more network segments together allowing devices to join the network when it's not possible to connect them directly to a router or switch.

For example, on an Xbox 360 without a wireless adapter, an Xbox One that no longer connects to Wi-Fi, or when a computer is far away from the router, you can use Network Bridge to share your computer's connection (e.g., Ethernet or Wireless) with these devices to allow access the network. Once devices connect using a bridge, they will appear as if they were physically connected to the router.

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to properly set up a bridge connection on your desktop or laptop to allow other devices to join your local network and to access the internet.

Before you begin

Before you start setting up a bridge connection on Windows 10, you will need at least two network adapters. One that is connected to the internet and a second adapter that will be used to connect another computer.

Additionally, as a result of setting up a bridge on Windows 10 (or on previous versions of the operating system), the primary network adapter on the host computer will lose internet connectivity.

To regain access to the internet, you will need to set a static IP address to your computer manually. The first thing you want to do is to save to a text file the current IP address information assigned by the DHCP server on your local network.

To get the IP address information from your computer follow these steps:

• Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut to open the Power User menu and select Command Prompt.
• Type the following command and press Enter : ipconfig /all
• Make note of the IP address configuration of the network adapter connected to the internet. You need to record the following information: IPV4, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers addresses.

Note: You can use an IP address dynamically assigned by the DHCP server as static only as a temporary solution. On best practice you should assign an IP address in the range that doesn't belong to the DHCP address pool on your router. For more information on how to find the DHCP server configuration make sure to check your router's manufacturer support website.

How to create a Network Bridge on Windows 10

• Use the Windows key + X to open the Power User menu and select Network Connections.
• Select both, the network adapter that connects to the internet and the adapter you want to use in the bridge connection.
• Right-click the selection and click Bridge Connections .

At this point, the device connected to the bridge port should have access to the network and internet with the IP address information coming from the router, but the computer hosting the bridge won't be able to access the internet unless you have a third network adapter that is also connected to the network or a static IP address .

How to regain internet access after setting up a bridge connection

To regain access to the internet from the host computer do the following:

• Right-click the bridge adapter and select Properties .
• Select the network adapter that connects to the internet.
• Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) .
• Click Properties .
• Select the Use the following IP address option.
• Use the IP address information you collected at the beginning of this guide to assign a static IP address like is shown in the screenshot below.
• Click Close to complete the task.

How to add more network adapters to a bridge connection

You're not limited only to offer bridge connectivity to a single network adapter. At any time, you can add multiple adapters.

• Right-click the network adapter and select Add to Bridge .
• Connect a game console or another computer and the device will automatically acquire the network settings from the local router.

How to remove a bridge connection from your computer

When you no longer need a bridge connection, select one or all the participating network adapters, and select Remove from Bridge .

At this point, the bridge adapter should disappear from Network Connections, but if it doesn't, simply reboot your computer.

The last thing left to do is to remove the IP address static settings and let your PC once again get this information automatically from the router.

• Right-click the network adapter and select Properties.
• Select the Obtain an IP address automatically option.
• Select the Obtain DNS server address automatically option.

Network Bridge or Internet Connection Sharing?

It's important to note that Network Bridge is very similar to the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature, but they're not the same.

When you use Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) , you will convert your computer into a router, which uses a built-in DHCP server to assign IP addresses to computers participating in ICS. It also offers Network Address Translation (NAT) that allows multiple devices to connect to the network using the ICS host as the middle man.

On the other hand, Network Bridge doesn't turn the host computer into a router and you won't get Network Address Translation. It only provides a medium (bridge) in which other devices can connect directly to the network and obtain the same IP address scheme every other computer connected to the network is using.

Which feature you should use? The answer to the question is: "depends". Both features offer similar benefits. If your local network already includes a router connected to the internet and you want a seamless network integration where all devices share the same network addressing scheme, then you should consider using Network Bridge.

If you need a router-like feature, and you want to keep the network segments separated while taking advantage of the security benefits of Network Address Translation, then you'll be better suited using Internet Connection Sharing.

In theory, a bridge connection is more efficient, because the host is only a pass-through, and all the routing process will occur in the local router and not on the host computer.

Remember that Network Bridge and Internet Connection Sharing have been designed only for home and small office networks, and for scenarios, where a wireless connection can't be established, or a cable run to the main router or switch is not possible. These features are not recommended as networking solutions for businesses. In addition, there can only be one Network Bridge or one Internet Connection Sharing per-computer.

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How to set static IP address on Windows 10

You can assign a static IP address manually on Windows 10 in many ways, and in this guide, you'll learn how.

• To set a static IP address on Windows 10, open Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi .
• Then click the connection, click on “Edit,” select “Manual,” turn on “IPv4,” and set the static IP address.
• Alternatively, you can configure a static IP address from Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Control Panel.

On Windows 10, setting a static IP address to a computer is a configuration you may need to set up in many scenarios. For instance, if you plan to share files , a printer on a local network , or configure port forwarding.

If you don’t assign a static IP address, services or a port forwarding configuration may eventually stop working. The reason is that, by default, connected devices use dynamic IP addresses assigned by the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (usually the router), which can change anytime, as soon as you restart the machine or after the dynamically assigned configuration lease expires.

This guide will teach you the steps to set a static IP (version 4) address to a Windows 10 device when providing a service on the network or simply configuring port forwarding to your device on the router.

Set static IP address on Windows 10

Set static ip address on windows 10 from control panel.

• Set static IP address on Windows 10 from Command Prompt
• Set static IP address on Windows 10 from PowerShell

To assign a static IP address on Windows 10, use these steps:

Open Settings on Windows 10.

Click on Network & Internet .

Click on “Wi-Fi” or “Ethernet.”

Click on the current network connection.

Under the “IP settings” section, click the Edit button.

Using the drop-down menu, select the Manual option.

Turn on the “IPv4” toggle switch.

Set a static IP address to use by the Windows 10 computer.

Specify a “Subnet prefix length” (subnet mask). If the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 , the subnet prefix length in bits is 24 .

Specify a “Default Gateway” address.

Specify a “Preferred DNS” address.

Specify an “Alternate DNS address” (if applicable).

Click the Save button.

After you complete the steps, you can test your settings using your web browser to open a website.

To assign a static IP from Control Panel on Windows 10, use these steps:

Open Control Panel .

Click on Network and Internet .

Click on  Network and Sharing Center .

Click the Change adapter settings option on the left navigation pane.

Right-click the network adapter and select the Properties option.

Select the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” option.

Click the Properties button.

Select the Use the following IP address option.

Assign the static IP address – for example, 10.1.2.220 .

Specify a Subnet mask . Typically, on a home network, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 .

Specify a Default gateway . (Usually, your router’s IP address. For example, 10.1.2.1 .)

Under the “Use the following DNS server addresses set Preferred DNS server” section, set the Preferred DNS server address , usually your router’s IP address or server IP address providing DNS resolutions (for example, 10.1.2.1 ).

(Optional) Specify an Alternative DNS server , which the computer will use if it cannot reach the preferred DNS server.

Click the OK button.

Click the Close button again.

Once you complete the steps, you can open your web browser and load a website to see if the configuration works.

Set static IP address on Windows 10 from Command Prompt

To set a static IP address on Windows 10 from Command Prompt, use these steps:

Open Start on Windows 10.

Search for Command Prompt , right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.

Type the following command to see your current networking configuration and press Enter :

Under the network adapter, note the name of the adapter as well as the following information in these fields:

• Subnet mask
• Default Gateway
• DNS Servers

Type the following command to assign a static IP address on Windows 10 and press Enter :

In the above command, replace Ethernet0 with the name of your network adapter. Change 10.1.4.220 255.255.255.0 10.1.4.1 with the device IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address corresponding to your network configuration.

Type the following command to set a DNS server address and press Enter :

In the command, make sure to change Ethernet0 with your adapter’s name and 10.1.4.1 with the DNS server address of the network.

Type the following command to set an alternate DNS server address and press Enter :

In the command, replace Ethernet0 with your adapter’s name and 8.8.8.8 with an alternate DNS server address.

After you complete the steps, you can test the new configuration using the ping command (for example ping google.com ) to see if the internet is working. Alternatively, you can open a website to see if the configuration works.

Microsoft is in the process of retiring netsh from Windows 10. As a result, you should start using the “NetTCPIP” networking module available in PowerShell instead.

Set static IP address on Windows 10 from PowerShell

Windows 10 also includes the PowerShell command line platform that allows you to use the “NetTCPIP” module to manage networking settings, including the ability to change the IP address settings of your computer.

To set a static IP address with PowerShell, use these steps:

Open Start .

Search for PowerShell , right-click the result, and select the Run as administrator option.

Type the following command to view your current network configuration and press Enter :

After running the command, note the following information: 

• InterfaceIndex
• IPv4Address
• IPv4DefaultGateway

Type the following command to set a static IP address and press Enter :

In the command, replace the InterfaceIndex number (5) with the corresponding number of your adapter. Change IPAddress with the static IP address you want to assign to your device. Change PrefixLength (subnet mask) with the correct bit number if necessary. Typically on a home network, the setting is 24 . Also, change the DefaultGateway option with the default gateway address of the network.

Type the following command to assign a DNS server address and press Enter :

If you need to set a secondary DNS server address, use a comma to use the same command with another address. For example:

In the command, replace the InterfaceIndex number (5) with your network adapter’s corresponding number. Also, change ServerAddresses with the DNS IP address.

After you complete the steps, you can test the new configuration by opening your web browser and navigating a website.

Whatever method you use, assigning an IP address within the network range and outside of the DHCP server scope is recommended to allow proper connectivity and avoid address conflicts. If multiple devices share the same address, this will cause a networking conflict, preventing connection to the internet.

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Windows 10 IP Address Configuration

How to Configure IP Address in Windows 10

1) First right-click the network icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar area and click on Open Network and Sharing Center .

Click on Open Network and Sharing Center

2) Once Network and Sharing Center appears, go ahead to click on  Change adapter settings .

3) Here you will be shown those wirelesses ( (Wi-Fi) and wired (Ethernet) adapters installed on your computer, and you can just right-click the connection you would like to change its network settings, and click on Properties . In this case, I right click my Wi-Fi adapter and click on Properties.

4) In the Network Connection Properties window, tick on  Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)  and click  Properties .

Note: If your computer is connected to the IPv6 network, you can select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) to configure IPv6 related network settings, but it’s not covered here.

In general, there are two ways for configuring those network-related settings, which are manual and automatic ways but the common approach nowadays is through the automatic approach.

Automatic IP Address Assignment

If you have a DHCP server configured on your router or you have a dedicated DHCP server in your network, you can configure your computer to get an IP address and other network information automatically by selecting Obtain an IP address automatically  and  Obtain DNS server address automatically .

Manual IP Address Assignment

If you like to do manual network configuration, you have to click on the  Use the following IP addresses  and  Use the following DNS server addresses options, and then key in the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, and DNS servers details. Please that the IP address of your computer must be unique in your network because none of the 2 computers in the same network can share the same IP address that will trigger the IP address conflict problem.

Note: Default gateway is a router that can route the traffic to the other network or Internet, usually it’s LAN IP address of your home router. DNS server is an application server that can translate URL to IP address so that you could browse websites without a problem. Check with your ISP on which DNS servers you should use. I

Note: If you have a laptop and use it at home and office, and it uses static IP at home and the IP assigned by the DHCP server at the office, you can make use of the alternate configuration to set the IP address and network information for these 2 different networks.

First, set Obtain an IP address and DNS automatically on the General tab as according to what I specified above so that the laptop will be assigned IP addresses automatically at the office. After that, click the Alternate Configuration tab, select the User configured option and key in your home network’s static IP and other network information. By setting this, when there is no IP information assigned due to no DHCP server at home, this alternate configuration will be applied automatically, so that you don’t have to spend time on configuring IP manually every time at home.

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How to Configure Windows 10 IP Address with CMD?

Configuring IP address in a Windows with CMD performed using netsh command line utility. The network shell ( netsh ) is a set of commands that help you configure any Windows operating system IP address, Network Interfaces, and Windows Firewall. The usage of the command line is for pro level Windows users. Those who are playing the network infrastructure configuration. But using the command line as normal Windows user indicate your expertise to Windows environment. If you are new to Windows command line, this article “configure IP address with command prompt in Windows 10” will help you begin using command line interface.

Configuring Windows IPv4 Networking with Netsh or Network Shell. Netsh is a command-line utility included in Microsoft’s Windows NT line of operating systems beginning with Windows 2000. It allows local or remote configuration of network devices such as the NICs.

Configure IP Address with Command Prompt in Windows 10

Before setting IP address with cmd in Windows 10, you need to know how to find your IP address on Windows 10. So before everything, you must know the network IP address configuration on your system.

Let’s learn the process of IP configuration step by step. I am going to explain it with an easy pictorial guide. If you don’t understand some part, just kindly comment us and ask your questions.

The process of Changing Windows 10 IP Address with Command Prompt: 

• Find your IP address in Windows 10.
• View network interfaces card.
• Change IP address on Windows 10.
• Change DNS IP address with the command line.
• Reset IP address with Command Prompt.

How to Find your IP Address on Windows 10?

There are many options for finding IP address on Windows 10. The easy one is “ ipconfig ” command. To find your IP address on Windows 10, just type “ ipconfig ” in command prompt. To do this process:

• Press Windows+R keys to open the Run .
• Type “ cmd ” in the run and press enter.
• Now type “ ipconfig ” to show the IP address.

The “ ipconfig ” command shows everything about your computer network interfaces. You might have many physical or virtual network interface card.

Here, I just have one network interface on my Windows 10 computer. The result of ipconfig command shows that the IP 169.254.29.130 with the mask of 255.255.255.0 is my current Windows IP address.

This is a class C “autoconfiguration IPv4”. When your system doesn’t find any DHCP Server or manual IP address, it obtains auto IP address. So let’s change it.

How to C hange  IP Address with  Command Prompt?

For change IP address, open command prompt or PowerShell. Both works the same and you can run all command prompt commends on Powershell as well. Ok, run cmd or Powershell as administrator. Netsh work in both command prompt and Powershell. I’m using Windows Powershell to change IP address on Windows 10 completely. Becuase the user interface and color’s of Powershell is better than Command prompt.

• Type “ Powershell ” in Windows 10 search box to run Windows Powershell.
• You need to run Powershell as administrator. Just press Windows+Shift the press enter to run Powershell as administrator. Or right-click the Powershell and click Run as administrator .

To find the network interface with the command line, type the following command on Powershell.

The result shows two network interfaces. The Loopback and the Ethernet. The Loopback is Windows builtin network loopback interface, but our pointed network interface is the ethernet.

To find your IP address in Windows 10 with netsh command, just type the following command.

It displays all the network interface configuration. The output result is clear and better than output result of “ ipconfig ” command on Command prompt. So to find an exact information of the network interface, just add the index ID of the network interface at the end of the command.

That’s good. Let’s configure and change Windows 10 IP address with the command line. The command is bit long but easy to understand. No need to remember, just try to understand the netsh command structure.

To change the IP address of the “Ethernet0” network interface, type the following command.

Once the command executed successfully, check the result with “ netsh interface ipv4 show config 2 ” command. Yes, the output result shows the exact IP address has set on the “ Ethernet0 ” network interface. Now the Windows IP address is 200.100.10.5 with the mask of 255.255.255.0 and default gateway is 200.100.10.1.

Note : You can’t change the default gateway separately with the following command. It will remove the IP address and just set the default gateway address.

That’s good and enough for IP address configuration in Windows 10 with the command line. Let’s change DNS IP address from the command line.

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How to Change DNS IP address from Command Prompt?

DNS IP address is the unique address in the network that resolves computer name to IP address and IP address to the computer name. In the network, finding a computer with a name is easy than 32-bit IPv4 address. To set or change the DNS IP address, just simply do it with the following command.

You might see some error on a simple local network, because of not having a DNS server. When you don’t have a DNS server, it’s not necessary to set DNS IP address on your computer.

Finally, recheck the result with “ netsh interface ipv4 show config 2 ” command. The output netsh command should be displayed with DNS IP address.

Final World

Configure IP address with command prompt in Windows has tow benefits. The first benefit of working with Windows command line helps get you improve your skills in Windows environment. The second benefit is command line is faster than GUI. If you work with the command line, you will understand the power of command line.

The Windows command line interface has improved a lot in Windows 10. Now you can find some Linux commands that run in Windows 10 and works the same on Linux. Finally, hope you learn how to configure IP address with Command Prompt in Windows operating systems. If you don’t understand, please ask us about how to configure IP address with command prompt in Windows 10?

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How To Set A Static Ip Address In Windows 11 10

Assign a static ip address in windows 11/10 #.

In most cases, the IP addresses for PCs or computers are automatically configured to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) by the respective router. This is useful as the devices connect to your network instantly. You save the trouble of manually configuring the IP address for each new device yourself. However, there’s one shortfall associated with the process – The device’s IP address can change from time to time. Setting a static IP may be required if you regularly share files, share a printer, or when configuring Port forwarding. We will see four methods to do it:

1] Setting a static IP address via Control Panel #

Right-click the network (or Wi-Fi) icon visible on Windows 10 Taskbar. From the list of 2 options displayed, select the latter one – Open Network and Internet settings.

Go to Wi-Fi settings and scroll down a bit to locate ‘Related Settings’ section. When found click on the ‘Change adapter options’ link visible there.

Instantly, a separate window will open and direct you to the Network Connections section of the Control Panel. Right-click the network connection you need to set a static IP-address for and select ‘Properties‘ option.

After that, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) seen under ‘Networking’ tab and hit the ‘Properties’ button.

Switch the selector to ‘Use the following IP address’. Now make the entry for the following fields, corresponding to your network setup.

In the end, do not forget to check ‘Validate settings upon exit’ option. It helps Windows to quickly check your new IP address and other relevant information to ensure that it works. If all looks good, press the ‘OK’ button and close out of the network adapter’s properties window.

2] Assign Static IP Address via Settings #

Windows 11 #.

Right-click the Windows button on the Taskbar and select Settings from the list of options. Alternatively, you can press Win+I in combination to go to the settings directly.

Select Network & Internet from the side panel on the left and expand the Wi-Fi menu.

Select your current connection, i.e., the network to which you are connected.

When directed to a new screen, scroll down to IP assignment entry, hit the Edit button next to it.

Now, when the ‘IP settings’ window pops up, hit the drop-down arrow and select the ‘Manual’ option.

Slide the toggle next to IPv4 to the On position. Now, set the static IP address. Also, set the Subnet prefix length (subnet mask). If your subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, then the subnet prefix length in bits is 24. Once done, configure the Default Gateway address, Preferred DNS address, and Save the changes.

Windows 10 #

Click Settings icon and choose ‘Network & Internet’ tab. Select Wi-Fi > Current connection, i.e., network to which you are connected.

Scroll down to IP settings section and hit the Edit button. Then, when the ‘IP settings’ window pops up, hit the drop-down arrow and select ‘Manual‘ option.

Turn on the IPv4 toggle switch.

Now, set the static IP address. Also, set the Subnet prefix length (subnet mask). If your subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, then the subnet prefix length in bits is 24. Once done, configure the Default Gateway address, Preferred DNS address and Save the changes. Read: Types and Classes of IP addresses explained.

3] Assigning Static IP Address via PowerShell #

Open Powershell as Administrator and enter the following command to view your current network configuration- Following this, note down the following information:

After that, enter the following command to set a static IP address and press Enter.

Now, change DefaultGateway with the default gateway address of your network. Make sure to change the InterfaceIndex number with the one corresponding to your adapter and IPAddress with the IP address you want to assign to your device. When done, Type the following command to assign a DNS server address and press Enter. Save the changes and exit.

4] Assign a Static IP Address using Command Prompt #

In the above command-line, make sure to change Ethernet0 with the name of your current network adapter. To set a static IP address in Windows 10 using a command prompt, follow the below suggestions: Right-click on the Start button and select Run to open the Run dialog box. Type cmd in the text box and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter keyboard shortcut to run the Command Prompt with administrative privileges. In the Command Prompt window, type in the following text code: When you press the enter key, it will show all the current network configuration. Under the network adapter, write down the following information: Also, replace the “ip_address subnet_mask default_gateway” the correct values for your case. Again, type the following command and hit enter to set a DNS server address: In the above command-line, replace Ethernet0 with the name of your current network adapter. Also, change dns_server with the correct values of your DNS Servers. After running the above commands, type exit and press Enter to close the Command Prompt. I hope this helps.

What is Static IP connection? #

A static IP as the name suggests is an IP address that remains fixed and never changes. So, once your device is assigned a static IP address, its number typically stays the same until the device is decommissioned or your network architecture changes. Static IP addresses are mainly used by servers or other important equipment.

What is Static IP used for? #

A static IP address offers convenient remote access which makes it easier to work remotely using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or other remote access programs. Besides, it enables more reliable communication [use Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for teleconferencing or other voice and video communications].

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• Configure thin client application inventory
• Configure Wyse Software thin client application inventory
• Create and deploy standard application policy to thin clients
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• Create and deploy advanced application policy to Dell Generic Clients
• Add Windows Embedded Standard operating system and ThinLinux images to repository
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• Create Windows Embedded Standard and ThinLinux image policies
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• Manage file repository
• Add Windows Embedded Standard packages to the repository
• Uninstall an application from the client using Wyse Management Suite
• Create a wave
• Important notes on wave update
• Edit a registration rule
• Create auto assignment rules for unmanaged devices
• Edit an unmanaged device auto assignment rule
• Filter unmanaged device auto assignment rule
• Disable and delete rule for the unmanaged device auto assignment
• Save the rule order
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• Edit an alert notification rule
• Create rule to auto-unregister a device
• Sync BIOS admin password from Jobs page
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• Create a template for a custom role
• Delete a custom role template
• Assign group roles to the created template
• Assign WMS custom roles to imported AD groups
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• Add end user
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• Adding the Active Directory server information
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• Adding Dell Hybrid Client Images to repository
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• Convert Dell Generic Client to ThinOS 9.x
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• Deprecated protocol
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• Proxy support for Wyse Management Suite remote repositories
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Introduction to Wyse Management Suite

Wyse Management Suite is the next generation management solution that enables you to centrally configure, monitor, manage, and optimize your Dell Hybrid Client powered endpoints and Dell thin clients. It also offers advanced feature options such as cloud and on-premises deployment, manage-from-anywhere option by using a mobile application, enhanced security such as BIOS configuration and port lockdown. Other features include device discovery and registration, asset and inventory management, configuration management, operating system and applications deployment, real-time commands, and monitoring, alerts, reporting, and troubleshooting of endpoints.

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How to Find Your Router’s IP Address

Posted: December 1, 2023 | Last updated: December 1, 2023

We often associate IP addresses with devices like laptops and smartphones. But did you know that your router has one too? It looks similar to other IP addresses — a string of numbers separated by periods (for example, 192.168.0.1).

We don’t need our router’s IP address every day, but when we do, we can find it easily. We’ll show you how to locate your router’s IP address, step by step, on any device.

We can locate a router’s IP address on most devices, including computers and smartphones.

We use the Command Prompt application to find a router’s IP address on a Windows computer 1 .

• Search “cmd” to open Command Prompt, or right-click the Start button and select Command Prompt.
• Type “ipconfig” into Command Prompt and hit Return.
• If you connect to the internet wirelessly (the most common method), you’ll find the router IP address in the section “Wireless LAN Adapter Wi-Fi.” If you’re connected via Ethernet cable, look for the section “Ethernet Adapter Ethernet.”
• The router’s IP address displays beside the words “Default Gateway.”

On Mac With System Settings

We’ll show you two ways to find a router IP address on a Mac. First, we’ll use System Settings.

Open System Settings.

Press “Network.”

If it’s not already selected, click your network connection on the left-hand side (most commonly Wi-Fi) and press “Advanced.”

• Press the TCP/IP tab. The router’s IP address displays here next to the word “Router.”

On Mac With Terminal App

We can also find our router’s IP address using the Terminal app on Mac.

• Type or copy and paste “netstat -nr|grep default” and press Return.
• The router’s IP displays next to the word “Default.”

Only Android models with customized interfaces — for example, the Samsung Galaxy’s One UI — allow us to find our router’s IP address using the built-in interface. If it’s available, here’s how to find your router’s IP:

• Open Settings.
• Press “Network & Internet.”
• Select “Wi-Fi.”
• Tap the gear icon of your network connection.
• Press “Advanced.”
• If you’re offered a choice between static and dynamic IPs, select “Static.”
• The router’s IP displays under “Gateway.”

You can also install a third-party app like Wi-Fi Analyzer to find your router’s IP address on an Android. If you use Wi-Fi Analyzer, follow these steps:

• Download and open the app.
• Press the menu called “View.”
• Tap “AP List.”
• Select the header that says “Connected to: [your network].” A window will appear.
• The router’s IP displays next to “Gateway.”

Pro Tip: If your Android model doesn’t allow you to find the router’s IP on the built-in interface, use a third-party app like Wi-Fi Analyzer.

If you’re like us, you spend a significant amount of time on your phone, especially on the internet. Check out our roundup of the best VPNs for Android to ensure that you browse securely. Unsure how to set up a VPN? Check out our guide to set up an Android VPN .

On iPhone and iPad

You can find your router’s IP on an iPhone or iPad in just four steps 2 .

Tap your network.

• The router’s IP displays next to “Router.”

When we use the internet on a mobile device (which is most of the time we use our phones), we secure our connection using a VPN. Want to do the same? Look no further than our list of the best VPNs for iPhones . And if you need help to set up an iPhone VPN , we have you covered.

On Chrome OS

It’s a breeze to find a router’s IP address on a computer running Chrome OS.

• Click the notification area on the right side of the taskbar, in the bottom right corner of the screen.
• Select “Connected to [network name].”
• Click the name of your wireless network.
• Select the Network tab. The router’s IP displays next to the word “Gateway.”

On LinuxWe can also find our router’s IP address on Linux.

• Click the network icon in the notification area.
• Select “Connection Information” (devices name this differently — you may need to look for “Network Settings” or similar).
• The router’s IP address displays next to “Default Router” or “Gateway.”

If You Don’t Know the Router’s Username and Password

Most of us don’t know our router’s credentials off the top of our heads, so don’t worry. The process is a little trickier, but it’s entirely possible.

• Copy and paste the router’s IP address into the address bar of your browser.
• Try the credentials “admin” and “password.” Sometimes, the router sets these as the default.
• Some routers offer a password recovery feature if you enter incorrect credentials a certain number of times. The recovery process may ask for the router serial number, which you can find on the router itself.
• Run a search for the default username and password of your router brand. For example, search “Spectrum router default username and password.” Additionally, the website RouterPasswords.com allows you to select your router’s manufacturer and offers a list of common default credentials.
• If none of these strategies work, reset the router. Using a paper clip or pin, push the small reset button on the device for about 10 seconds. Note that this will also reset your Wi-Fi network name and password.

TRY THIS: If you don’t know your router’s credentials, try “admin” and “password.” Often, the router sets these credentials by default.

What Is an IP Address?

An IP address is a set of numbers that identifies a device connected to the internet or a local network. It functions similarly to a mailing address, distinguishing different devices like an address distinguishes different buildings. IP stands for Internet Protocol, which is a set of rules for how we can send and receive data.

THE MORE YOU KNOW: An IP address identifies a device connected to the internet like a mailing address identifies a building on a street.

There are two types of IP addresses: public and local. Our internet service provider (e.g., Verizon) provides the public address, which is how the internet recognizes our devices. When we have multiple devices connected to the same network — for example, a phone and a laptop — each has its own unique, local IP address. For those of us who want to keep our online presence private, changing our IP address is a good first step to hide our private IP address.

Why Do I Need My IP Address?

We often need our local IP address in order to complete tasks like connecting to a printer or troubleshooting connectivity issues. If we lose our internet connection, we might need to provide our public IP address to a support technician. Our IP address also comes in handy if we want to give someone permission to administer our network remotely.

» Learn more: How to Find Your Computer’s IP Address

Our IP address reveals more than one might think. Hackers can try to use our IP address to uncover our device’s approximate location and information about our online activity. Less than ideal! The good news is that we can use simple tools to hide our IP addresses .

» Further Reading: How to Find Your Mac’s IP Address

What Is a Router?

A router is a piece of equipment that connects our wireless devices (like computers, tablets, and phones) to the internet. A router connects to the internet via modem; typically, the two join with a physical link, like an Ethernet cable.

Webpages, emails, and other online activities take the form of data. Data moves through the internet in packets. Our router transmits these packets to our devices, and vice versa.

What Is My Router’s IP Address?

Like any other internet-connected device, a router has a unique string of numbers that identifies it, like a mailing address. This string of numbers is the router’s IP address.

When Do I Need to Know My Router’s IP Address?

You need to know your router’s IP address in order to complete actions like changing your router settings, changing your Wi-Fi’s network name and password, configuring software, troubleshooting, and setting up a VPN .

We use a VPN to secure our online activity, and for good reason. One study found that 5 in 6 routers are vulnerable to security attacks 3 . Dozens of companies offer VPN services for all kinds of devices. Separate the wheat from the chaff with our guide to the best VPNs .

How to Change a Router’s IP Address

Changing our router’s IP address is a great first-line strategy to keep our online activity private. Follow the guide below, but keep in mind that the exact steps and language will vary by router.

• Log in to your router.
• Click “Setup.”
• Select “Network Settings.”
• Type a new router IP address under “Router Settings.”
• Press “Save.”

As a best practice, we make note of the new router IP address — that way, it’s easier to change the settings in the future.

Want to shield your activity without the bother of constantly reconnecting to a VPN? Find out how to set up a router VPN .

With our router IP address in hand, we can now take a number of actions, including setting up a VPN. Dive deeper with our complete collection of VPN how-tos and our guide to VPNs .

Still unconvinced? Read more about the difference between a VPN versus a private browser . And if you want to find another device’s IP address, look no further than our IP lookup tool .

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How To Find My IP Address On Windows 10

Introduction

Welcome to the world of technology where devices are interconnected and communication happens at the speed of light. Whether you are troubleshooting network issues, setting up a printer, or accessing a remote server, knowing your IP address is crucial. An IP address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each device connected to a network. It allows devices to communicate with each other and enables data transmission over the internet.

If you are using a Windows 10 operating system, finding your IP address is a simple task. In this article, we will explore various methods to help you identify your IP address on Windows 10. We will walk you through the steps using the Command Prompt, Control Panel, and the Settings App. Additionally, we will also discuss using third-party IP address finder tools.

Knowing your IP address can be beneficial in many scenarios. You can use it to troubleshoot network issues, set up port forwarding, access your devices remotely, or even improve your online gaming experience. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the different methods of finding your IP address on Windows 10.

Method 1: Using the Command Prompt

The Command Prompt is a powerful command-line tool built into the Windows operating system. It allows you to execute various commands to perform tasks and access system information. Finding your IP address using the Command Prompt is a quick and straightforward process.

Here are the steps to find your IP address using the Command Prompt:

• Open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key and typing “Command Prompt” in the search bar. Click on the Command Prompt app to open it.
• Once the Command Prompt is open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter. This command displays detailed information about your network connection.
• Scroll through the list of information and look for the “IPv4 Address” or “IPv6 Address” under your network adapter. Your IP address will be listed next to it.
• Note that there may be multiple network adapters listed, especially if you have both wired and wireless connections. Make sure to locate the IP address associated with the network you are currently using.

That’s it! You have successfully found your IP address using the Command Prompt. You can now use this information for various networking purposes or any other tasks that require your IP address.

Using the Command Prompt is a convenient method, especially if you are familiar with command-line tools. However, if you prefer a more user-friendly approach, you can try using the Control Panel or the Settings App to find your IP address on Windows 10. Continue reading to learn about these alternative methods.

Method 2: Using the Control Panel

If you are not comfortable using command-line tools like the Command Prompt, you can also find your IP address using the Control Panel in Windows 10. The Control Panel provides a graphical user interface that allows you to access and manage various system settings, including network information.

Follow these steps to find your IP address using the Control Panel:

• Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
• Type “control” and press Enter. This will open the Control Panel.
• In the Control Panel window, change the view mode to “Large icons” or “Small icons” for easier navigation.
• Locate and click on the “Network and Sharing Center” option. This will open a new window displaying network-related information.
• Under the “View your active networks” section, you will find the name of your current network. Click on it.
• In the new window that opens, click on the “Details” button. This will display detailed network information, including your IP address.
• Look for the “IPv4 Address” or “IPv6 Address” field. Your IP address will be listed next to it.

That’s it! You have successfully found your IP address using the Control Panel. The Control Panel provides a user-friendly interface, making it easy for anyone to access their network information.

Continue reading to learn about an alternative method using the Settings App to find your IP address on Windows 10.

Method 3: Using the Settings App

If you prefer a more modern and streamlined approach, you can find your IP address using the Settings App in Windows 10. The Settings App provides a centralized hub for managing various system settings and configurations, including network-related information.

Here’s how to find your IP address using the Settings App:

• Open the Start menu by clicking on the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
• Click on the “Settings” icon, which resembles a gear.
• In the Settings window, click on the “Network & Internet” option.
• In the left sidebar, click on “Status”. This will display network-related information on the right side of the window.
• Scroll down and click on the “Properties” link under the “Properties” section.
• Scroll down again, and under the “IP settings” section, you will find your IP address listed next to “IPv4 address” or “IPv6 address”.

Voila! You have successfully found your IP address using the Settings App. The Settings App provides a modern and intuitive interface, making it easy to access your network information without any technical knowledge.

Now that you know how to find your IP address using the Command Prompt, Control Panel, and the Settings App, you have multiple options to choose from based on your preference and comfort level. However, if you are looking for a more automated and convenient solution, you can explore using third-party IP address finder tools, as discussed in the next section.

Method 4: Using a Third-Party IP Address Finder

If you prefer a more automated approach or want additional features and functionality, you can use third-party IP address finder tools to find your IP address on Windows 10. These tools are designed specifically for locating IP addresses and often provide more detailed information about your network configuration.

Here are a few popular third-party IP address finder tools that you can consider:

• WhatIsMyIPAddress.com: This website offers a simple and straightforward way to find your IP address. Simply visit the website and it will display your IP address on the homepage.
• IPconfig: IPconfig is a command-line tool developed by Microsoft that provides more detailed information about your IP address and network configuration. You can download and run this tool from the Microsoft website.
• Advanced IP Scanner: Advanced IP Scanner is a powerful network scanning tool that not only helps you find your IP address but also allows you to scan your network for connected devices, open ports, and more. It can be downloaded and installed from the official website.

Using third-party IP address finder tools can be beneficial if you need additional information about your network or if you prefer a more user-friendly interface. These tools often provide more detailed network reports and can be useful for troubleshooting network issues or optimizing your network setup.

Remember to exercise caution when using third-party tools and make sure to download them from trusted sources to ensure the safety and security of your system.

With these various methods at your disposal, you can easily find your IP address on Windows 10. Whether you choose to use the Command Prompt, Control Panel, Settings App, or a third-party IP address finder, you now have the knowledge to locate this essential piece of information.

Knowing your IP address on Windows 10 is crucial for various networking tasks, troubleshooting, and accessing remote devices. In this article, we explored four different methods to help you find your IP address on Windows 10:

• Using the Command Prompt: A quick and straightforward method using command-line tools.
• Using the Control Panel: A user-friendly approach through the graphical interface of the Control Panel.
• Using the Settings App: A modern and streamlined method within the Windows 10 Settings App.
• Using a Third-Party IP Address Finder: An automated and feature-rich solution with additional functionality.

Depending on your preference and comfort level with command-line tools, graphical interfaces, or third-party applications, you can choose the method that suits you best. Each method has its own advantages and can provide you with the necessary information about your IP address.

Remember that your IP address is a crucial piece of information for networking, connecting to devices, and troubleshooting network issues. It is essential to keep it private and secure, especially when accessing the internet. Be cautious when using third-party IP address finder tools and always download them from trusted sources.

Now that you have the knowledge and tools to find your IP address on Windows 10, you can confidently navigate the world of networking and technology. Utilize your IP address effectively for troubleshooting, optimizing network configurations, or accessing remote devices with ease.

So go ahead, explore the different methods, and discover your IP address on Windows 10. Keep this valuable information at your fingertips and leverage it to enhance your networking capabilities.

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Optionally edit the Universal forwarder configuration files to further modify how your machine data is streamed to your indexers. See the following steps:

• Find the configuration files.
• Edit the configuration files.
• Restart the universal forwarder .
• Find the configuration files

Navigate to outputs.conf in $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local/ to locate your Universal Forwarder configuration files.

Key configuration files:

• inputs.conf controls how the forwarder collects data.
• outputs.conf controls how the forwarder sends data to an indexer or other forwarder.
• server.conf for connection and performance tuning.
• deploymentclient.conf for connecting to a deployment server.

Edit the configuration files

You can edit them however you normally edit files, such as through a text editor or the command line, or you can use the Splunk Deployment Server.

When you make configuration changes with the CLI, the universal forwarder writes the configuration files. This prevents typos and other mistakes that can occur when you edit configuration files directly.

The forwarder writes configurations for forwarding data to outputs.conf in $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local/ ).

• Edit the configuration files through the command line

You can choose to edit the configuration files through the command line. For more details on using the CLI in general, see Administer Splunk Enterprise with the CLI in the Splunk Enterprise Admin Manual .

The general syntax for a CLI command is:

See the following examples of using the command line to edit configuration files:

Configure the universal forwarder to connect to a receiving indexer

From a shell or command prompt on the forwarder, run the command:

For example, to connect to the receiving indexer with the hostname idx.mycompany.com and that host listens on port 9997 for forwarders, type in:

Configure the universal forwarder to connect to a deployment server

For example, if you want to connect to the deployment server with the hostname ds1.mycompany.com on the default management port of 8089, type in:

Configure a data input on the forwarder

The Splunk Enterprise Getting Data In manual has information on what data a universal forwarder can collect.

1. Determine what data you want to collect.

2. From a shell or command prompt on the forwarder, run the command that enables that data input. For example, to monitor the /var/log directory on the host with the universal forwarder installed, type in:

The forwarder asks you to authenticate and begins monitoring the specified directory immediately after you log in.

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Assigning Multiple IP Addresses to Adapter

There are times when an IT admin has to set up multiple IP addresses to the same network adapter. Setting up multiple IP addresses in scenarios like hosting various SSL sites, speed up traffic exchanges can help in avoiding being blacklisted in the SPAM filters, and so on. So in this post, you will be guided on how exactly you can assign multiple IP addresses to the network adapter in your Windows 10 computer.

There are several ways to assign multiple IP addresses in a network adapter. You can do it using the Network Adapter settings or using the Netsh utility, as well as the Windows PowerShell utility. To get started, refer to each one of the options provided below.

Option 1 – Assign multiple IP addresses via Network Adapter settings

• Go to Settings first and from there, select Network & Internet, and then click on the Change adapter options. This will show you a list of both the physical and virtual network adapters in your computer.
• Next, double click on the Ethernet adapter where you want to assign the multiple IP addresses and then click on the Properties button.
• After that, you should see the Ethernet properties where you have to select the “TCP/IPv4” or “TCP/IPv6”.
• Once done, click on the Properties button and then select the “Use the following IP address” option under the General tab.
• Now you have to add an IP address, subnet, and default gateway to the network adapter and then click on the Advanced button.
• This will open the Advanced TCP/IP settings where you have to click on the Add button so you can add an IP address. From here, you can keep adding multiple IP addresses to the network adapter. You also have the option to add multiple gateways or DNS IP addresses.
• Once done, if you execute the “ipconfig” command, you should see all the secondary IP addresses listed.

Option 2 – Assign multiple IP addresses using the Netsh command

Another way to assign multiple IP addresses to your network adapter is via the Netsh command.

• In the Start Search, type “command prompt” and from the search results that appear, right-click on Command Prompt and then select the “Run as administrator” to open it with admin privileges.
• If a User Account Control or UAC prompt pops up, just click on Yes.
• After that, run this command: Netsh int ipv4 add address name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.100.100 255.255.255.0 SkipAsSource=True

Note: You have the option to set “SkepAsSource” since it depends on your needs using the Netsh command. When it is configured as true, the IP address won’t be used by the OS for outbound connections.

Option 3 – Assign multiple IP addresses via Windows PowerShell

• Tap the Win + X key combination and click on the “Windows PowerShell (Admin)” option.
• After opening Windows PowerShell as admin, use the NetIPAddress command so you can add more IP addresses. Execute this command: Get-NetIPAddress | ft IPAddress, InterfaceAlias, SkipAsSource
• Next, assign an IP address to a network adapter by executing this command: New-NetIPAddress –IPAddress 192.168.100.100 –PrefixLength 24 –InterfaceAlias “vEthernet” –SkipAsSource $True
• Now to modify the “SkipAsSource” parameter, use this command: Get-NetIPAddress 192.168.100.100 | Set-NetIPAddress -SkipAsSource $False

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Option 1 – undo or disable overclocking if you have overclocked your system.

• Go to the Start Menu and open Settings.
• Next, select Update and Security and go to the Recover tab.
• From there, click on Restart now in Advanced startup. This will restart your computer.
• Once you’re in the Advanced startup, go to Troubleshoot and then select the Advanced Options.
• From there, select the UEFU Firmware Settings.
• Now click on Restart. Once your computer has restarted, it will automatically open BIOS.
• From the BIOS, go to the Advanced tab and navigate to Performance and then look for Overclocking.
• Once you’ve found Overclocking, make sure that it is disabled. If it’s not, then disable it and then save the changes made by tapping the F10 key.
• Start your computer normally and check if the CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT 0x00000101 error is now fixed.

Option 2 – Try running the Memory Diagnostic Tool

• Tap the Win + R keys to open Run and type mdsched. exe and hit Enter to open the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool.
• Restart now and check for problems (Recommended)
• Check for problems the next time I start my computer
• Once your computer has restarted, perform a basic scan or you could also go for the “Advanced” options such as “Test mix” or “Pass count”. Simply tap the F10 key to start the test.

Option 3 – Try to rollback, update or disable drivers

• Open the Devices Manager from the Win X Menu.
• Then locate the device drivers and right-click on them to open the Properties.
• After that, switch to the Driver tab and click on the Uninstall Device button.
• Follow the screen option to completely uninstall it.
• Finally, restart your computer. It will just reinstall the device drivers automatically.

Option 4 – Try running the Blue Screen Troubleshooter

• Tap the Win + I keys to open the Settings panel.
• Then go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
• From there, look for the option called “Blue Screen” on your right-hand side and then click the “Run the troubleshooter” button to run the Blue Screen Troubleshooter and then follow the next on-screen options. Note that you might have to boot your PC into Safe Mode.

Option 5 – Try to disconnect or disable newly installed hardware

Option 6 – troubleshoot the bsod error in clean boot state.

• Log onto your PC as an administrator.
• Type in MSConfig in the Start Search to open the System Configuration utility.
• From there, go to the General tab and click “Selective startup”.
• Clear the “Load Startup items” check box and make sure that the “Load System Services” and “Use Original boot configuration” options are checked.
• Next, click the Services tab and select the “Hide All Microsoft Services” check box.
• Click Disable all.
• Click on Apply/OK and restart your PC. (This will put your PC into a Clean Boot State. And to configure Windows to use the usual startup, just simply undo the changes.)
• From there, start to isolate the problem by checking which one of the programs you installed recently is the root cause of the problem.

Option 7 – Try to update the BIOS

• Tap the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
• Next, type “ msinfo32 ” in the field and press Enter to open System Information.
• From there, you should find a search field on the bottom where you have to search for the BIOS version and then press Enter.
• After that, you should see the developer and version of the BIOS installed on your PC.
• Go to your manufacturer’s website and then download the latest version of BIOS on your computer.
• If you are using a laptop, make sure that you keep it plugged in until you have updated the BIOS.
• Now double click on the downloaded file and install the new BIOS version on your computer.
• Now restart your computer to apply the changes made.

The docking station was promised upon release of the Deck but it was pushed back and now the official statement is that it is delayed again.

Valve said in an announcement on June 1:

“Due to parts shortages and COVID closures at our manufacturing facilities, the official Steam Deck Docking Station is delayed. We’re working on improving the situation and will share more info when we have it.” Valve

The docking station was presented at the same time as Deck itself and the whole idea was to make Steam Deck work like a laptop docking station. It has ports for USB devices, displays, and network connections that became functional the moment Deck is placed on it. Docking supports a mouse, keyboard, and external display making it an almost full PC station if needed.

Valve confirmed that its official dock station will not improve performance so while you wait for its release you can use another docking station with a USB Type-C connector.

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Try to fix it in the command prompt, try to fix it via registry editor, try with a new user account, perform sfc scan, option 1 – try checking if the nvidia graphics card is enabled.

• Then type “ devmgmt. msc ” in the field and hit Enter to open the Device Manager.
• After opening the Device Manager, look for the Nvidia graphics card option among the list of device drivers. Once you found it, check if it is enabled or not. If it’s not enabled, you should see a gray arrow pointing downwards. Right-click on the card and select Enabled.
• Next, right-click on the graphics card once more and click on the Update Driver Software option and then click on the “Search automatically for updated driver software” option.

Option 2 – Try to choose Maximum Performance and disable Vsync

• The first thing you have to do is right-click on your desktop and select the NVIDIA Control Panel among the options.
• After opening the NVIDIA Control Panel, select Manage 3D Settings.
• After that, set Vsync to off, and then in the Power Management Mode, set it to Maximum Performance. That should fix the problem.

Option 3 – Try updating the drivers from the official site of NVIDIA

• Next type in “ dxdiag ” in the field and click OK or hit Enter to open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
• From there, you can see what type of Nvidia graphics card that your system is on.
• Take note of your graphics card information and then look for the best drivers for your operating system. Once you’ve downloaded and installed the file, restart your PC.

Solution 1: Open Windows Update Troubleshooter

• Open the Windows Update Troubleshooter by pressing the Windows and S keys simultaneously.
• Enter the word “Troubleshoot” in the search box and select the Troubleshoot result
• On the new window, select “Windows Update” to troubleshoot.
• Run the troubleshooter, then open Windows Update and try to install the update again.

Solution 2: Run the DISM tool

• Open the command prompt by pressing Windows and S keys simultaneously
• Enter “cmd” in the search box. Right Click command prompt among the results and select “Run as administrator”
• In the Command Prompt window type the following and press the Enter key after every command

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

• To close the Administrator: Command prompt window, type Exit, and then press Enter.
• Run Windows Update again.

Solution 3: Rename the Software Distribution folder

• Open the command prompt as previously mentioned
• Input the following command pressing Enter after every line net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver rename c:/windows/SoftwareDistribution/softwaredistribution.old net start wuauserv net start cryptSvc net start bits net start msiserver exit
• Restart the PC and run the updater if it works again.

Solution 4: Restart Windows Update Services

• Press the Windows logo key and R together to open Run -> Input services.msc -> and press Enter
• Search for the Windows Update service -> Check its status
• If it is not indicated, right-click on the service and select Start to force start your Windows Update
• If you see an error, locate the Startup Type option and set it to Automatic
• Now you should reboot your computer and see if your Windows Update is OK

Solution 5: Fix Registry Issues

• Restart your computer
• System restore to an earlier state
• Run a malware/virus scan
• Update all the hardware drivers
• Running SFC /scannow command in command prompt
• Then do as the error suggests, reinstall the program if it’s feasible. Game files can take several hours to install and therefore, reinstallation can be a cumbersome job. Also, frustrating if the error appears after reinstallation.
• Update device drivers manually, such as graphics drivers, DirectX software if you see DLL missing error while running game

“Unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you click Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit, the application will close immediately.”

Option 1 – Try to temporarily disable your anti-virus program

Option 2 – put your computer in a clean boot state.

• Click on Apply/OK and restart your PC. (This will put your PC into a Clean Boot State. And configure Windows to use the usual startup, just simply undo the changes.)
• Once your computer has restarted, check if the error is now gone. If it is, then the culprit is some third-party program. Thus, you have to enable the third-party programs one by one to find out which one of them is causing the the “Unhandled exception has occurred in your application” error.

Option 3 – Try to run a System File Checker scan

• Type “cmd” in the Start search and then right-click on the appropriate search result.
• Next, select “Run as administrator” to open Command Prompt with admin privileges.
• After opening Command Prompt, type in sfc /scannow
• Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.
• Now restart your computer and see if the problem is fixed or not.

Option 4 – Install and update Dependencies

• Install some qualified drivers – A number of high-end games and applications need to have correct and valid drivers for them to work. They just don’t work with general drivers though. Microsoft has this Windows Hardware Quality Labs testing also known as WHQL testing which makes sure that drivers meet the correct experience and pass through the proper testing before certification. Thus, when installing drivers, you need to ensure that they are qualified drivers for your Windows 10 PC.
• Download and install or Update DirectX – As you know, Microsoft DirectX is a suite of technologies developed by Microsoft to provide hardware acceleration for heavy multimedia applications like HD videos and 3D games. Since you are using Windows 10, you have the DirectX 12 version while the earlier Windows versions use the DirectX 11 version.
• Install the Microsoft DirectX End-user runtime – The Microsoft DirectX end-user runtime gives updates to version 9.0c as well as previous versions of DirectX. To install it, click on this link and download it.
• Update or install the .NET framework – The .NET framework is used by games and applications during development which means that without the runtime files that are installed in your computer, it definitely won’t work. Thus, you need to install or update this framework. You can also use the .NET setup verification tool to verify it.

“Your password may have expired, or the remote PC might not accept blank passwords. Try connecting again. If this keeps happening, ask your admin or tech support for help.”

Option 1 – Try to check if the password has expired

Option 2 – try to troubleshoot network issues.

• Open the Search bar on your computer and type in “troubleshoot” to open the Troubleshoot settings.
• Next, scroll down and select the “Network Adapter” option from the right pane.
• Then click on the Run Troubleshooter” button.
• After that, your computer will check for any possible errors and will pinpoint the root cause of the problem if possible.
• Restart your computer.

Option 3 – Try to use a remote desktop software

Option 4 – try to configure firewall settings.

• Go to Windows Security and then go to Firewall and network application.
• Next, click on the Advanced Settings link. This will open the classic Windows Defender Firewall and Advanced Security application.
• From there, look for the rule named “Remote Desktop – User Mode (TCP-In)” under inbound rules and check if it has been disabled or not.
• If the rule is disabled, you have to enable it.
• Once done, check if the error is now fixed or not.

Option 5 – Try to restart the Remote Desktop service

• Tap the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box and type “services.msc” in the field and hit Enter to open the Windows Services Manager.
• Next, from the list of services, look for the Remote Desktop Service and right-click on it, and then click on the Restart option.
• Once done, check it was able to fix the “Your password may have expired or the remote pc might not accept blank passwords” error or not.

Msvcr71.dll Error - What is it?

• “This application has failed to start because Msvcr71.dll was not found.”
• “Mscvr71.dll is a bad windows image. Please check against your installation diskette.”
• “Cannot find [PATH]msvcr71.dll"
• "The file msvcr71.dll is missing."

Error Causes

• Corrupt, missing, or misconfigured msvcr71.dll file
• Damaged and missing .dll files
• Corrupt runtime code library
• Registry issues
• Malware attack and viral infection
• Msvcr71.dll error codes usually occur on Windows versions XP and Vista.

Further Information and Manual Repair

1. reinstall the program/application that is causing the error to pop up on the screen, 2. check the recycle bin and restore the deleted file, 3. scan for malware and viruses, 4. repair the corrupt registry.