Message came up with, "Windows has detected another computer with the same IP address on this netework."
A message came that said, Windows detected another computer with the same IP address. "... or similar message to one, that could just be the functioning of the laptop for the wireless?
MurrayJoe:
> Mean someone has or may have access to my PC or laptop?
You mentioned a wireless laptop. Do you get this message at home (when your laptop is in communication with your own wireless router), or that you get this message when in a public hotspot?
If at home, then I would be not too concerned (what security options enabled in your home router?).
If you get the message while using a public access point, this does not necessarily your computer has been hacked... but it is a warning that you should not ignore. In general, I would not go to any site that has my financial data, or any other sensitive data, a public hotspot. There are too many ways that a public hotspot may be compromised.
Your original post said that "a message came that said, Windows detected another computer with the same IP address.
There are several reasons this could happen... some innocent people and some not so innocent.
If your network is configured for the most common way, then your router uses a feature called Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). You can read about DHCP here...
http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_Host_Configuration_Protocol
Basically, when a device on your home network needs an IP address, he asks your router and your router assigns an IP address... technically, "rents" the router address for a given period (one day). Once this period has elapsed, the device must 'renew lease'.
DHCP stops you from the hassle of having to assign a static IP address to each device on your network and then don't forget to retrieve that meet if/when a device are removed from your network.
Sometimes the process DHCP can be confused and assign the same address on multiple devices. If/when this happens, communication between devices on your home network may be confused. Windows is smart enough to detect that another device on your home network has the same address as the computer where Windows is currently running..., but Windows can not solve the problem.
You can determine the IP address of the computer that is running Windows (and posted the message you saw)... by entering "ipconfig" (without the quotation marks) at a command line prompt. Then you can check the IP addresses of all devices on your network until you find the other devices with the same IP address. Then you could say either every device to get a new IP address of the router (or restart the device). Alternatively, you can try just stating the computer that is running Windows to get a new IP address (by first entering "ipconfig/release" then "ipconfig / renew" in the command-line invite him... all orders without the quotes).
But since you said that you are not very tech savvy, my first suggestion was the easiest... just shut everything in your network, and then restart one at a time by starting with your ISP device, router, and other devices. If the problem persists after that, then more troubleshooting (as described in the previous paragraph) would be necessary.
I hope this helps to clarify the issue for you. If you have any questions, please post them and I'll try to answer.
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Hello
1 have you added the other computer on the network?
2 have you made changes on the computer before this problem?
3. When do you have this error code or error message?
The computer has detected in the network may be the other that you have, you will need to check the network and check the name of the computer. I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.
Method 1:
You can get a new IP address from your computer. You will need to do if you encounter connection problems.a. Click Start. Type cmd in the search box and press ENTER.
b. at the command prompt, type the following command and press ENTER:
ipconfig/all (there is a space between ipconfig and /)
The command ipconfig/all command displays for all your network adapters, TCP/IP in Windows settings.c. enough at the command prompt ipconfig and press ENTER. This frees up your current IP address.
d. ipconfig / renew in command prompt and press ENTER.
The DHCP configuration for all adapters is renewed. To renew the IP address for a
specific adapter, type the name of the map that appears when you type ipconfig at the command prompt.Method 2:
If the problem persists and you have not Windows Vista Service Pack installed then you can refer to the link below and check if you use the fix passes solve you the problem.http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948363
Hope the information is useful.
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Hi Figgerty,
have you tried these steps?
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You control your Local network?
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