What is IP-ADDRESS-CONFLICT?
This low-severity issue affects the network adapter. Your device has been assigned the same IP address that is already being used by another device in the local network. The connection is not working. This can also stem from DHCP server error on router. Follow the steps below to fix it.
Common Causes
- Two devices are hardwired to the same static IP
- DHCP server error on router
- Waking a PC from sleep when another device took its IP
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Restart your computer to request a new IP
Restart your computer to request a new IP tends to be the quickest win here, addressing the most typical cause of IP-ADDRESS-CONFLICT.
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Reset the IP address via the command line
If the fault persists, continue with the next steps, which account for less common network instability causes.
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Change the static IP address or switch to DHCP
"Change the static IP address or switch to DHCP" targets two devices are hardwired to the same static IP, one of the documented causes of IP-ADDRESS-CONFLICT.
Commands & Diagnostics
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
Frequently Asked Questions
The leading cause of IP-ADDRESS-CONFLICT is two devices are hardwired to the same static IP, though DHCP server error on router and waking a PC from sleep when another device took its IP also show up in our reports.
Most IP-ADDRESS-CONFLICT reports resolve after "Restart your computer to request a new IP". The rest of the guide above is there for the cases that don't.
IP-ADDRESS-CONFLICT is a low-severity issue. It can affect system stability, but the fix steps above typically resolve it without lasting damage.
You shouldn't need to. Work through the guide above first — a reinstall is only worth considering if none of those steps help.
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