IP Conflict Error on Windows

Issue:

Windows computer is giving me a Network Error message:

Solution:

There are 4 methods to try that can resolve this issue. The first 2 you can try on your own, if they don't work, call the IT Support Center for assistance with the others.

Method 1

Reboot the computer.

Method 2

1. Click the Magnifying Glass by the Start Menu so the search bar shows
   
2. Type: troubleshooting and press Enter on your keyboard
    
3. In the search box, type: internet connection
    
4. Double click the internet connection result that appears
    
5. Follow the on screen wizard to see if it can attempt to fix your problem

Method 3
(Must have admin rights, contact the ITSC)

1. Click the Magnifying Glass by the Start Menu so the search bar shows
   
2. Type: CMD, then right click on Command Prompt in the results window and click Run as administrator
   
3. At the command prompt, enter: ipconfig/release
    
4. Then enter: ipconfig/renew
    
5. Then enter: ipconfig/flushdns
    
6. Enter exit to close the command prompt, and restart the computer

Method 4
(Must have admin rights, contact the ITSC)

1. Same first two steps of method 3
    
2. Enter ipconfig /registerdns without quotes and press enter

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