Time to Complete (in minutes): 5
- Question:
- How can I find the IP address for another computer in Windows XP/Vista?
- Answer:
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Important: You must know the full computer name of the computer for which you want to find the IP address.
Note: If the computer for which you are trying to find the IP address uses a DHCP connection, keep in mind that the IP address will change on a regular basis.
To find another computer's IP address:
- Connect to the Internet.
- Click the Start button.
- Select Run....
- In the Open: text box, type: cmd
- Click OK.
- Ping the computer for which you want to find the IP Address:
- Press the Enter key.
- Locate the IP address in the results of your ping session.
