Unable to Renew DHCP Lease on Windows 10: Troubleshooting Guide
Causes of DHCP Lease Renewal Failure
There are multiple reasons why you might encounter an error while renewing your DHCP lease, including: *DHCP server unavailability
*Network adapter configuration issues
*Outdated network drivers
*Firewall or antivirus interference
Troubleshooting Steps to Resolve DHCP Lease Renewal Error
1. Verify DHCP Server Connectivity
*Ping the DHCP server to confirm its availability.
2. Reset Network Adapter
*Run the following commands in Command Prompt as administrator:
*- ipconfig /release
*- ipconfig /renew
3. Update or Roll Back Network Drivers
*Check for available updates for your network adapter driver.
*If updates fail, try rolling back to a previous driver version.
4. Disable Firewall and Antivirus Software
*Temporarily disable any installed firewall or antivirus software.
*Try renewing the DHCP lease again.
5. Set Static IP Address
*If the above steps fail, consider assigning a static IP address to your computer.
6. Reset Network Settings
*Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Network reset.
*Follow the on-screen prompts to reset all network settings.
7. Renew DHCP Lease from Command Prompt
*Open Command Prompt as administrator.
*Run the following command: ipconfig /renew
*Check if the IP address has been updated successfully.
8. Customize DHCP Lease Time
*Open Network Connections from Control Panel.
*Right-click your network adapter and select Properties.
*Under Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Version 4, click Properties.
*Click Advanced and adjust the DHCP lease time as needed.
9. Remotely Renew DHCP Lease
*If using Remote Desktop, connect to the remote computer.
*Run the commands ipconfig /release and ipconfig /renew from the command prompt on the remote computer.
10. Check Event Logs
*Open Event Viewer from the Start menu.
*Go to Applications and Services Logs > Microsoft > Windows > DHCP-Client.
*Review any recent error logs to identify potential causes.
If none of these troubleshooting steps resolve the issue, consider contacting your network administrator or Internet service provider for assistance.
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