curious to know if there is anyway to change the actual IP address on a desktop or a laptop?

Answer 1

To change, go to TCIP properties in network places in XP, or network neighborhood in win98

Answer 2

You need to set up with a static IP address in the TCPIP properties.

You need to know all the other parameters too, so if you start with a automatic IP address, open a C: prompt and type 'ipconfig /all' you will see the server and gateway information.

You can then go into the TCPIP properties and set up your static IP and fill in the rest of the details



If you do this on a laptop then you are stuck with those values. If you connect on a second network then you will have the wrong DNS server and gateway information.

Answer 3

http://www.whatismyipaddress.com/staticpages/index.php/how-do-I-change-my-ip-address
Before trying any other methods to change your IP address, try turning off (or unplugging the power of) your Cable/DSL modem for five minutes. In many cases this will change your IP address. However, if that does not change your IP address, repeat the process for 8 hours (overnight works well) instead of 5 minutes. Hopefully this will result in an IP change.

Answer 4

Technically, you shouldn't be able to do this, but what you can do is bypass the IP address assigned to your computer by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and use a proxy. What this does is it routes all of your internet activity through a private, usually anonymous server located in some obscure, trivial country (like Lithuania). This will allow for you to browse without anyone knowing your true IP, and usually can protect you from everything from illegal activity to bypassing a school filter.

Answer 5

to change go to connection properties

Answer 6

turn your Internet off and have them turn it back on or
change providers

Answer 7

There is. It's VERY simle. Why do you want to change it?