Cannot Read Ip Configuration Fatal Error
to Tech Support Guy, we highly recommend that you visit our Guide for New Members. W98 winipcfg reports "fatal error, cannot read IP configuration." Discussion in 'Earlier Versions of Windows' started by Worried19, Sep 11, 2004. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Advertisement Worried19 Thread Starter Joined: Aug 8, 2003 Messages: 170 My Windows 98 computer, when I run winipcfg, reports "fatal error, cannot read IP configuration." Started today. Used it earlier when BellSouth was helping me to get my w98 to connect to the internet, and it worked. Additional problems: Could only get to internet with w98 connected directly to the Westell modem. Would not, and still won't, connect through my D-Link router. The router works. Current setup is three computers connected to router, w98, wxp, wxp-laptop. wxp and wxp-laptop see each other on network, but w98 can't access network or be seen by the others. wxp and wxp-laptop access internet. The D-link network adapter card in the w98 is working according to Device Manager, but BellSouth's Connection Manager (that they say is worthless) says it is a Network adaptor error. On wxp, when I type ipconfig, it displays, but instantly closes, so that it is impossible to see what it says. There are thus several problems, but my first concern is the winipcfg failure. Can you help? Worried19, Sep 11, 2004 #1 Sponsor MFDnNC Joined: Sep 7, 2004 Messages: 49,014 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=286748 MFDnNC, Sep 11, 2004 #2 Worried19 Thread Starter Joined: Aug 8, 2003 Messages: 170 Thank you. I realize now that I did a very stupid thing. At one point I was looking through Device Manager and saw that I had, under network adapters, dial-up networking and one other, and I removed them, leaving my D-Link adapter. Don't ask me why I did it. I think my alter came out or something. I was thinking that I had seen only the D-Link adapter under network adapters before, and that part of the problem might be that something I had done had installed these other two. So how do I get my dial-up network adapter back? TCP/IP is there and is bound to my D-Link adapter, and there aren't any other adapters (now) for it to be bound to. I'm having to leave for the weekend. Will check back. Thanks!! Worried19, Sep 11, 2004 #3 Worried19 Thread Starter Joined: Aug 8, 2003 Messages: 170 Has anybody read my last post? Worried19, Sep 14, 2004 #4 Worried19 Thread Starter Joined: Aug 8, 2003 Messages: 170 I hope I have not done something wrong. If I have, I would appreciate the feedback. Worried19, Sep 15, 2004 #5 JSntgRvr José Moderator Malware Specialist Joined: Jul
Display results as threads More... Useful Searches Recent Posts Menu Forums Forums Quick Links Search Forums Recent Posts Menu Log in Sign up AnandTech Forums: Technology, Hardware, Software, and Deals Forums > Hardware and Technology > Networking > "Cannot read IP configuration" error--SOLVED-- Discussion in 'Networking' started by JamesM3M5, Jul 6, 2003. JamesM3M5 Senior member Joined: Jul 2, 2002 Messages: 218 Likes Received: 0 On to phase 2 of the home office WiFi escapade. I got the https://forums.techguy.org/threads/w98-winipcfg-reports-fatal-error-cannot-read-ip-configuration.272935/ card installed Friday night and everything was up and running. I could access the Internet from the PC and the laptop. Then I played with File Sharing in Win98. I don't think it's related, but now I can't access the Internet, and I don't have an IP address on the laptop. The desktop (the one I'm typing on https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/cannot-read-ip-configuration-error-solved.1097866/ now) works fine. I have verified all the settings in TCP/IP and the DLink WiFi card. When I try to get the IP info (such as "winipcfg" or "ipconfig") I get an error message "Cannot read IP information". What is going on? I removed and reinstalled everything that pertains to the network. Should I reload Win98SE?? I have XP Home unopened, should I try that? JamesM #1 JamesM3M5, Jul 6, 2003 JamesM3M5 Senior member Joined: Jul 2, 2002 Messages: 218 Likes Received: 0 Hold on a second, I found this: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;286748 Good Lord! I think it would be easier to reinstall Windows. Apparently, if you get this message, there are 2 basic causes. The Network Adapter is not bound to TCP/IP, or the TCP/IP stack is corrupted. Guess which one mine is. :| So would reloading Windows 98SE over the existing setup fix this without having to manually edit the registry? ANSWER: I reloaded Win98SE on the laptop. Took all of 20 mins. #2 JamesM3M5, Jul 6, 2003 (Y
Configuration If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you http://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?146-WINIPCFG-Fatal-Error-Cannot-Read-IP-Configuration can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Results 1 to 2 of 2 Thread: WINIPCFG Fatal Error Cannot Read IP Configuration Tweet Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… Search Thread Advanced Search Display Linear cannot read Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode October 13th, 1998,03:29 PM #1 goodmis View Profile View Forum Posts Virtual Med Student Join Date Sep 1998 Location Mableton, GA 30126 Posts 6 WINIPCFG Fatal Error Cannot Read IP Configuration When I log on the internet, Netscape/Explorer will not find Web Addresses unless I use a proxy server. When I cannot read ip use a proxy server, it will work for about 10 searches and then it will fail also. At that point I have no choice but to log out and start over. I believe that my TCP/IP is conflicting with my drivers. Any Suggestions. Thanks, Goodmis Reply With Quote October 13th, 1998,08:34 PM #2 jtmurphy Guest Have you checked to make sure that Dial-Up Network is installed properly. You may have Network for Clients installed which can cause the problem, or it is using the wrong TCP/IP. In Control Panel/Network, if you are not on a network and connecting thru a local ISP, then the following should be installed: TCP/IP Dial-Up Adapter Dial Up Adapter Also under Primary Network Log In should be "Windows Login" Hope this Helps Murf Reply With Quote Quick Navigation Windows 95/98/ME Top Site Areas Settings Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home Forums Center For Disease Control Security News / Warnings / Updates Preventative Medicine Intensive Care Unit SpywareDr - Resources To Help Keep Your Computer Secure Hardware Desktop Computer Ha