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I tried doing this:

Press Start > Run
Type in:
cmd
Press enter
Type in:
ipconfig /release
Press enter. (your net connection will die for now, but this next command fixes it)
Then type in:
ipconfig /renew
Press enter.
Then type in:
ipconfig /flushdns

but it says the required operation requires elevation when i tried ipconfig /release


later i tried Press Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt > right click > "Run as administrator"

then it says windows ip configuration
no operation can be performed on Local Area Connection while it has its media disconnected


please help

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The message about "media disconnected" is not a permissions error — it means Windows thinks the network interface has no physical link (cable unplugged, switch port down, wireless not associated, or the adapter is administratively disabled). That explains why elevating the prompt (as mentioned by ) did not change the result. was right to ask about the cable; 's OS/admin question is also relevant because the exact checks differ a little between XP, Windows 7 and newer systems.

Quick checklist to work through in order:

  • Look at the NIC port and the connected switch/router for link/activity lights. Reseat the cable, try a different cable and a different switch/router port.
  • Open Network Connections (or Settings -> Network on newer Windows) and confirm the correct adapter is Enabled and not part of a bridge or VPN that has taken it offline.
  • Check the laptop hardware Wi-Fi/Ethernet switch or function-key that can disable the NIC.
  • Power-cycle small switches, the router and the PC if the link stays down.

If those basic checks do not reveal the problem, run a short set of diagnostics (use an elevated prompt where required):

netsh interface show interface
wmic nic get NetConnectionID,NetConnectionStatus

On modern Windows, Get-NetAdapter in PowerShell gives a quick view of link state and speed. Those commands show which adapter Windows believes is connected and which is not. If the adapter shows disabled or has an error in Device Manager, reinstall or update the NIC driver. If the physical light never comes on, test with a USB-to-Ethernet dongle or another machine to isolate hardware from software.

For more on the command utility and status messages, see the Microsoft ipconfig documentation: ipconfig command reference.

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is the cable plugged in?

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Is this XP or Vista?

Are you an Administrator?

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