How to Renew a Computer's IP Address

1. Click on the 'Start' button and choose 'Run.'
2. Type 'cmd' in the box and click on 'OK.' A window with a command prompt appears. It resembles the old DOS operating system.
3. Type 'ipconfig /release' and press 'Enter.' This releases your computers current IP addresses.
4. Type 'ipconfig /renew' and press 'Enter.' This assigns your computer a new set of IP addresses.
5. Type 'Exit' and press 'Enter' to close the window. You computer now has a new IP address.