ipconfig flat out doens't work

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ryan · #1 Post by **ryan** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:01 pm

C:\Documents and Settings\Ryan>ipconfig

Windows IP Configuration

An internal error occurred: A device attached to the system is not functioning.

Please contact Microsoft Product Support Services for further help.

Additional information: Unknown media status code.

C:\Documents and Settings\Ryan>

update:
I still have the problem, but here's some information I left out:

Smile Wow lots of replies! Thanks!

-I haven't had any surges to my knowledge.

-All network devices are fully functional, it's just ipconfig that doesn't work.
ipconfig /all gives the same output as ipconfig does for me (error).

-I'm running WinXP on a T42 notebook.

-ipconfig does not work when running windows under safe mode with networking

-No red x's in device manager for network adapters.

#2 Post by **Kyocera** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:07 pm

Try this> ping 127.0.0.1

also >ipconfig /all You should get 4 replies.

Run PC Dr. for DOS.

Did you get hit by lightning i.e. surge/spikes either through ethernet/phone, or some other abnormality?

#3 Post by **jdhurst** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:10 pm

Some problem with your OS. I look at tons of machines (clients). IPCONFIG has never failed. ... JD Hurst

#4 Post by **Kyocera** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:25 pm

In pure networking terms I have seen this when a computer gets zapped through the nic or modem.

Check device manager for those pesky red X's too.

smugiri · #5 Post by **smugiri** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:26 pm

try

ipconfig /all

This should show you more specific info about the problem and the adapter / IP status. This seems to me to be a problem with drivers specifically TCP/IP on your adapter. ipconfig/all might tell you more if the network internet protocal installation ( drivers since this is software based ) is OK. A caveat, ipconfig works only with WinXP, Win 2K and Win98 have different syntax which I do not remember off the top of my head. To see what you should try, type ipconfig /? to see the options available.

#6 Post by **Kyocera** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:29 pm

Win98 is winipcfg

ipconfig does work with 2000

davidspalding · #7 Post by **davidspalding** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:39 pm

Boot in safe mode and do "ipconfig /all" in a CMD window. Oops, you did.

Windows 2000? Hit F8 and select safe mode with networking. Oops, you did.

Run DEVMGMT.MSC, too (I *think* that works in 2000; if not, run SYSDM.CPL, and find the hardware device manager). See if your network devices have that nasty red exclamation point on 'em. Oops, you did.

Remove the network device(s) and add it/them again. Drivers should already be in your system.

Prayer (depending on your faith).

[Edited; ... but my oopsies left in]

#8 Post by **Kyocera** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:47 pm

Boot into safe mode and do an IPconfig /all from there too, see if there is any red exclamation points in the device manager for your network adapters, remove and reinstall them, you should already have the adapters installed on your system, run DEVMGMT.MSC. Run SFC/SCANNOW from the run box. Hit F8.

Pray or sing.

#9 Post by **Kyocera** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:53 pm

One last thing, I don't know if anyone mentioned to run an ipconfig /all

davidspalding · #10 Post by **davidspalding** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:16 am

Hey, stick to your end of town and stop looking over my shoulder.

#11 Post by **Kyocera** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:06 am

You're abosolutely right, don't know why I would post something over that was already mentioned several times.

davidspalding · #12 Post by **davidspalding** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:39 pm

I thought that was what the "two quills" avatar was about.

#13 Post by **Kyocera** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:48 pm

If you read the posts you will see that a lot of information was already covered. That was the point.

davidspalding · #14 Post by **davidspalding** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 2:54 pm

I'm laughing WITH you, not at you.

smugiri · #15 Post by **smugiri** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 3:29 pm

can anyone tell me where I can buy a quill/feather?

Website · #16 Post by **tfflivemb2** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:23 pm

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davidspalding · #17 Post by **davidspalding** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:41 pm

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Ryan drives the covered wagon ... how's the IPCONFIG issue coming?

ryan · #18 Post by **ryan** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:23 am

Wow lots of replies! Thanks!

-I haven't had any surges to my knowledge.

-All network devices are fully functional, it's just ipconfig that doesn't work.
ipconfig /all gives the same output as ipconfig does for me (error).

-I'm running WinXP on a T42 notebook.

-ipconfig still does not work under safe mode with networking

-No red x's in device manager for network adapters.[/b]

#19 Post by **Kyocera** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:03 pm

once again davidspalding wrote:

I thought that was what the "two quills" avatar was about.

The point I was trying to make was that a lot of your post(s) have information already given. By basically re-writing your post I was trying to make that point, I was not nor would I copy or post something that had been posted two or three times. Maybe add some new information and try not to be so know-it-allish, makes for boring reading.

davidspalding · #20 Post by **davidspalding** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 2:39 pm

Really? "Know-it-allish?" I had no idea. I guess that's what I get for shooting from the hip without carefully cataloging everything in a thread. Only tried to help. Pardon me for bothering.

"Boring reading?" If you're bored with my posts, don't read them. Optional: lighten up. Problem solved. Have a nice weekend.

#21 Post by **JaneL** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 4:51 pm

You two take this offline. Now.

davidspalding · #22 Post by **davidspalding** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:28 pm

I thought it was all in jest until today.

ipconfig flat out doens't work

ipconfig flat out doens't work

ideas, no one better than t'other

yeesh, who peed in YOUR corn flakes this morning?

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