You receive a "The system has detected a conflict for IP address" error message when you are running Windows 95 and using the TCP/IP protocol (148863)
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This article was previously published under Q148863 SYMPTOMS
When you are running Windows 95 and using the TCP/IP protocol, you may
receive an error message similar to one of the following messages:
The system has detected a conflict for IP address <xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>
with the system having hardware address <yy-yy-yy-yy-yy-yy>.
The system detected an address conflict for IP address
<xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx> with the system having hardware address
<yy-yy-yy-yy-yy-yy>. The local interface is being disabled.
CAUSE
There is another computer on the network using the same IP address.
RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, change the IP address. To do so, follow these
steps:
- In Control Panel, double-click Network.
- Click the TCP/IP protocol, and then click Properties.
- On the IP Address tab, configure the protocol to use a different
IP address that is not already in use on the network.
- Click OK.
MORE INFORMATION
This error message occurs on both computers with the same IP address. The
computer that is started second displays the message shortly after logging
on. The computer that is started first displays the message shortly after
the second computers logs on.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 10/7/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kberrmsg kbnetwork KB148863 |
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