Removal of Static IP on Windows XP
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Single-click on the Start button in the lower left corner.
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Then click on Control Panel
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Click on Network and Internet connection
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Click on Network Connection
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You should see a Local Area Connection icon
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Right click on Local Area Connection and then left click on Properties.
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A window will open called Local Area Connection Properties
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Make sure that there is a check in the check box in front of Internet Protocols (TCP/IP)
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Click once on Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) to highlight it.
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Click the Properties button.
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Select Obtain an IP address automatically
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Then select Obtain DNS server address automatically
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Then click the OK button on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window
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Then click the OK or Close button on the Local Area Connection Properties window
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You can now close the Network Connection window
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Finally, Click Start and Turn Off Computer, and Click Restart.
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Your computer should now be ready to start using the internet again.
