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DHCP Not Working on Windows 10: How to Enable it Again
Fix DHCP issues by enabling the necessary services on your PC
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If DHCP is not working on Windows 10, your devices won’t be able to obtain the IP address, and they’ll have difficulty connecting to the Internet.
Therefore, it if you want to restore Internet connectivity, you need to fix this issue, and this guide will show you how to do it properly.
Why is my DHCP not working?
What can I do if DHCP is not working on Windows 10?
1. Turn on the DHCP Client service
2. Adjust the network adapter settings
3. Turn off the Windows Defender Firewall
If turning the firewall does unblock theDHCP, restore WDF to its defaults. To do that, clickRestore Defaultson the left of the firewall’s Control Panel applet. Then press theRestore defaultsbutton.
4. Reinstall the network adapter driver
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5. Disable third-party antivirus utilities
6. Reset the TCP/IP protocol and winsock
Those are a few potential resolutions that might enableDHCPso that Windows gets an IP address. Then users can open websites in their browsers once again.
There are other network issues that you can experience, and many reported that the PC wasunable to contact DHCP server. This is most likely becauseDHCP is not enabled for Ethernetor your network connection.
If this happens,Windows can’t get DHCP addressand work properly. Luckily, we covered most of these issues in separate guides.
Did you find a different way to fix this issue? If so, share it with us in the comments below.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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