Unable to Change network settings in XP ?

[manu1991]

I am unable to change my ethernet network settings in win xp , whenever i right click on the LAN icon >> properties the screen doesnt open even the status windows isnt opening? What could be the cause ?i scanned the OS using ESET smart security but it didnt detect any malware etcalso is there any other way to change my ip ? through registry probably ?

 

[vishalrao]

do you have admin rights? perhaps a reboot if you have lots of crap installed/running? maybe you should just wait longer for the properties to show after you right-click

 

[essbebe]

1. Re Check
start run ncpa.cpl
If same problem file could be corrupt. run sfc /scannow. or copy the file from OS CD.

2. Or try this. ( from Google search) Quote
4) For Windows 2000, Navigate down to the key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\]
Each ID Adapter has default keys for DNS, TCP/IP address, Default Gateway, subnet mask, etc. Find the key one that is for your network card.
Unquote
ref : LinkByte Proxy Server Support and FAQ Page

May be same for XP.

 

[pita]

uninstall ur ethernet card from device manager, and reboot windows shud detect it and reinstall it

 

[netfreak]

You can use netsh command to change pretty much any property.

 

[manu1991]

i changed the ip using the registry ill try reinstalling the ethernet card

 

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