Windows IP Config?

Question

I am trying to fix a microsoft problem with connecting to a multiplayer game and/or hosting a multiplayr game. I think I have found the solution, however it says:
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type winipcfg, and then click OK.
3. In the unlabeled box, click the network interface card that you want to use to host the game.

Note If you want to use a dial-up Internet connection to host the game, click PPP Adapter.
4. In the IP Address box, note the IP address for the network interface card, and then click OK.
HOWEVER!!!! I Cannot Find winipcfg when I type it into the un option, so I cannot get past step 2, Can anyone help?

Ok after I do that, which IP address do I give to my friends so they can connect to the game I am hosting?
1) IP Address
2) Subnet Mask
3) Default Gateway

Answer 1

It appears those instructions are giving you a way to find your IP address when you're on Windows 98 or ME. Windows XP does not have winipcfg. You'll have to open a command prompt and type ipconfig to get your IP address if you are trying to play a game on your network.

If you're trying to play an internet game from your home you can go to http://www.whatismyip.com

Answer 2

If you are still running windows 95/98 or ME then winipcfg is on the system but if you are running 2000 or XP or vista it wont be.

You can get your ip address by clicking start - run
type "cmd" (skip the " marks) in the run box a black screen will appear.
on that screen type ipconfig /all what returns will show all adapters and the ip addresses

Answer 3

if you are using windows 2000 or XP then its Start>Run then type in "cmd" and hit enter...then type in "ipconfig" hit enter...it shoud show you the ip address of all the network cards in your pc...winipcfg only works for windows 95/98/ME....if you do have 95/98/me and it doesn't work then you have a problem with your OS or network card setup