Article ID: 285038 - Last Review: January 15, 2006 - Revision: 1.2

The Alternate Configuration Tab Is Not Displayed in TCP/IP Properties

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SYMPTOMS

When you open the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, the Alternate Configuration tab is not displayed.
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CAUSE

This issue can occur if you did not configure the network adapter to use the Obtain an IP address automatically option.
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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, click to select the Obtain an IP address automatically option.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Keywords: 
kbenv kbnetwork kbprb KB285038
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