Internet Gateway issue

[edmundoab]

I was trying to get 2 PCs connected a particular PC

but i messed it up somehow when I inserted the WindowsXP Disc into it. Asked me whether I want some files installed and I hit YES, after that

so under Network Connection, I will not see a globe and computer icon anymore

and it seems like my DHCP isn't enabled on that PC
but if I manually set my IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Mask, it works
along side with my primary DNS and Secondary DNS IP

normally, via a router, the DHCP would assign it automatically,
anyone knows whats wrong with it? or how do I get my internet gateway icon back with proper DHCP usage?

 

[tweekah]

In command prompt type:
netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt

 

[edmundoab]

well it did reset everything to obtain automatically,
but... after that, I can't even connect to DHCP, it says unreachable

and gives that random IP address, subnet mask and a weird gateway

 

[tweekah]

Normally you should have 4 protocols installed.
1. client for MS networks
2. file and printer sharing
3. QoS packet scheduler
4. TCP/IP

I have a feeling you have excess such as IpV6...etc. Worse case scenario is run system restore utility back to a date when everything was fine located under all programs->accessories->sys tools->sys restore. Couldn't have fubar'd that bad =) Good luck.

 

[montag451]

what random ip address does it give? is it 169.x.x.x
Cos if it is that is an error

 

[edmundoab]

yeah some 169. xx.xx number , probably due for formatting also

but if I could figure out the problem, would be better in case I encounter such a thing again in the future

will try system restore

 

[Smilin]

Do not try anything drastic! It ain't that broke!

That 169 addy simply means you didn't pick up a DHCP address.

If you run ipconfig /renew you can try again. If it still comes back with the same thing, go see if your DHCP server is working right.

 

[edmundoab]

it does not allow me to renew, all I can do is release
doesn't ping to DHCP until I manually key it in

my other comp work fine, only this particular one,
and yes I over did it,
coz I was having problems with some admin permission to access the files

fact is I did not set a password at all and it is link to the network,

This PC in particular can access the other connected PCs, but not vice versa

 

[montag451]

Have you played around with SERVICES at all, or installed software that might have.
Go into Services and check that anything mentioning DHCP is Automatic

 

[edmundoab]

i did not touch services,

but I did use a bootable Windows CD and try to set up the network again
which I think could be the biggest factor right now

but I'll go ahead and check if DHCP is automatic