DHCP Error 0x79: How to Fix It in 5 Steps

We recommend trying a DHCP reset to fix the error promptly

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Did you encounter the DHCP error 0x79? It means an error indicates that the computer has a preassigned IP address, which has been allocated to another device. The error is similar toDHCP unavailability for ethernet connections.

In the guide, we walk you through the most practical solutions and introduce you to likely causes so that you may avoid a repeat occurrence.

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What causes the DHCP error 0x79?

If you encounter the DHCP error 0x79, which is commonly referred to as the DHCP server could not be contacted error, it is usually attributed to one of the following reasons:

How do I fix DHCP error 0x79?

We encourage you to start with the following preliminary solutions:

At the same time, it’s advisable to solve the DHCP server error usingefficient VPN softwarethat can help you fix this protocol by changing the IP address and accessing the web from different locations.

Now you may proceed to the more complex solutions below.

1. Reset the TCP/IP values

2. Reconfigure the DHCP Client service

3. Disable static IP configurations

4. Disable IPV6

5. Run the Network Adapter troubleshooter

That is as much as we explore in this guide. We recommend you start with the easy workarounds and then follow through, starting with any of the more complex solutions that feel the most applicable.

Please reach out to us in the comments section below and let us know what worked for you.

DHCP Error 0x79: How to Fix It in 5 Steps#

What causes the DHCP error 0x79?#

How do I fix DHCP error 0x79?#

1. Reset the TCP/IP values#

2. Reconfigure the DHCP Client service#

3. Disable static IP configurations#

4. Disable IPV6#

5. Run the Network Adapter troubleshooter#