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If you feel uncomfortable to find the computer Ip address using the command prompt window(black window), below step is the simplest procedure to find IP address on the XP/2000 computer ,without using the command prompt.The GUI of XP/2000 gives us the option .finding the IP address using the local area connection icon is just two step process

1. Locate the two computer icon on the right bottom of the screen (Local area connection).
2. Double left click the icon /right the icon select status.
3. Local area connection status window will popup with General and support tabs.
4. Click on support tab which will give you the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway of the computer (Ethernet adapter).

Note:- If the repair button in the bottom of the screen is grayed out then you have a static, and IP if the repair button is active then your computer has dynamic IP.

If you have a doubt on the type (static or dynamic) of IP address on the computer, using the above note we can confirm.This information is useful while troubleshooting with a support technician.