What is ‘An error occurred while renewing interface Ethernet’ error in Windows 10?
If you are facing ‘An error occurred while renewing interface Ethernet Windows 10’ problem/error while trying to use ‘IP Config’ command in Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell in Windows 10 computer, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘IP Config’ Command: IP Config Stands for Internet Protocol Configuration. IP Config is console application program of some computer operating systems that shows all current TCP/IP network configuration values and refreshes DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and DNS (Domain Name System) settings. ipconfig or IP Config command is available for Windows OS, ReactOS, and for Apple MacOS.
However, several users reported that they faced ‘An error occurred while renewing interface Ethernet Windows 10’ error while trying to use ‘IP Config’ command in Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell in Windows 10 computer. There could be several reasons behind this issue including IP address conflict, issue with your network settings, problem with network adapter or with Router/networking equipment.
Some common IP Config errors:
- An attempt was made to access a socket
- The RPC server is unavailable
- The object already exists
- Ethernet Access is denied
- Unable to contact your DHCP server
- The name specified in the network control block is used on a remote adapter
- The data is invalid
- The DHCP client has obtained an IP address that is already in use on this network
- The operation was canceled by the user
Reasons behind ‘An error occurred while renewing interface Ethernet’ error in Windows 10:
This IP Config error is usually occurred due to improper caching of IP and TCP temporary data, which can’t be cleared in traditional way. In such case, you can perform winsock reset in computer that could help to restore IP config command. This issue can also be occurred due to issue with your network card, and you can try to resolve the issue by running Network card troubleshooter.
Outdated/corrupted or incompatible network card driver could be another possible reason behind this issue. You should make sure network card driver/network adapter driver is properly installed in your computer and is compatible with your Windows OS version, also make sure driver is not corrupt. If driver is problematic, update or reinstall network adapter driver in computer in order to resolve the issue.
‘An error occurred while renewing interface Ethernet’ error can also be appeared if DHCP Client Service is disabled due to manual user intervention or optimization analysis by third-party management tool. Re-enabling DHCP Client Service can resolve the issue. The error can also be occurred due to conflict between Quick Launch feature and Windows 10. You can disable QuickStart Feature in Power Options in order to resolve the issue.
This IP Config error can also be appeared if your networking-equipment like router is blocking or some system-level restrictions is block blocking IP config command from running. In such case, you can reset your router to its default settings in order to fix the issue. Corruption in system files or in system image could be another possible reason behind the issue. You can repair system files in order to fix the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
How to fix An error occurred while renewing interface Ethernet Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix ‘An error occurred while renewing interface Ethernet’ error with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, EXE errors, DLL errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 2: Run Windows Network Diagnostic Tool
Windows 10 build-in ‘Network Diagnostic Tool’ or ‘Internet Troubleshooter’ can resolve network related issue. Let’s try.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + I’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10
Step 2: In the ‘Settings’ App, click on ‘Update & Security > Troubleshoot’ and click on ‘Additional Troubleshooters’
Step 3: Find and select ‘Internet Connections’ troubleshooter, and click on ‘Run the troubleshooter’ button. Follow on-screen instructions to finish troubleshooting process.
Method 3: Update Network Adapter Driver in Windows 10
Issue with Network Adapter Driver could be reason behind the IP Config error. You can update network adapter driver in order to resolve the issue.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Device Manager’
Step 2: In ‘Device Manager’ window, locate and expand ‘Network Adapters’ category, right-click on your Network driver (Ethernet or WiFi driver), and select ‘Update Driver’
Step 3: Follow on-screen instructions to finish update process. Once done, restart your computer to see the changes and check if IP Config error is resolved.
Step 4: If still persist, right-click on your network adapter driver again in Device Manager, and select ‘Uninstall’ option, follow on-screen instructions to finish uninstall. Once done, click on ‘Action > Scan for hardware changes’ in Device Manager. This will reinstall network adapter driver, and check if the error is resolved.
Download or reinstall network adapter driver update in Windows 10 [Automatically]
You can also try to download/install latest updates for all Windows drivers including network adapter driver with ‘Automatic Driver Update Tool’. This software will automatically find and download the latest updates for all Windows drivers including network adapter drivers, and then install them into computer. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 4: Power cycle your router and computer
Power cycling your router and computer can resolve any temporary glitch in your computer and in your networking equipment like router, and resolve IP Config error in Windows 10.
Step 1: Turn OFF your router and computer both
Step 2: Disconnect power cable from router and wait for few minutes
Step 3: After that, connect power cable back in and turn ON your router, and then turn ON your computer. Wait to establish the connection. Check if power cycling process resolves the issue.
Method 5: Perform Winsock reset, Release TCP/IP, Flush DNS and Reset Proxy
You can also try to fix the issue by performing or executing following commands in Command Prompt in order to reset winsock, release TCP/IP, Flush DNS, and reset proxy in computer.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: Perform Winsock Reset. Type following commands one-by-one and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute.
nbtstat -R
nbtstat -RR
netsh int reset all
netsh int ip reset
netsh winsock reset
Step 3: Now, release TCP/IP. Type the following command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute
Ipconfig /release
Step 4: Now, flush DNS. Type ‘ipconfig /flushdns’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute
Step 5: After that, type ‘netsh winhttp reset proxy’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. This will reset proxy in Windows 10.
Step 6: Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 6: Perform Network Settings Reset via Settings App
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10 and go to ‘Network & Internet > Status’
Step 2: In right pane, scroll down to ‘Network Reset’ link and click on it and then hit ‘Reset Now’ button. Click on ‘Yes’ button if asked for confirmation
Step 3: After network settings reset, check if the error is resolved.
Method 7: Enable or restart DHCP Client Service in Windows 10
Disabled DHCP Client service in computer could be reason for this problem. You can re-enable this service in order to fix the issue.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘services.msc’ in the opened ‘Run’ window and hit ‘OK’ to open ‘Services’ window
Step 2: In ‘Services’ window, find and right-click on ‘DHCP Client’ service, and select ‘Restart’ option if already running
Step 3: If the service is not running, double-click on ‘DHCP Client’ service to open its ‘Properties’
Step 4: In ‘Properties’ window, select ‘Automatic’ from ‘Startup Type’ dropdown, and click on ‘Start’ button under ‘Service Status’ section, and then hit ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ button to save the changes
Step 5: Once done, please check if the error is resolved.
Method 8: Disable your third-party antivirus and Firewall
This issue can be occurred due to interference of your third-party antivirus software/firewall installed in your computer. You can disable your third-party antivirus and firewall temporarily in computer in order to fix the problem. Once resolved, you can re-enable your antivirus and firewall.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App and go to ‘Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus and Threat Protection > Manage Settings’ and click on ‘Real-Time Protection’ option to turned it OFF.
Step 2: Disable your third-party antivirus software also. To do so, right-click on your antivirus icon on System Tray or in taskbar, and select ‘Disable’, ‘stop’ or similar option to disable.
Step 3: After disabling antivirus/firewall, please check if the error is resolved. If the issue is resolved, you can re-enable your antivirus/firewall in computer.
Method 9: Run SFC Scan and DISM scan in Windows 10
Corruption in system files and in disk system image can be resolved by running SFC scan and DISM scan tool in computer in order to fix IP Config error.
Step 1: Open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’ using ‘Method 5’
Step 2: Type ‘sfc /scannow’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. This will run SFC Scan to repair system files
Step 3: Now, run DISM scan. Type the following commands one-by-one and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute
dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /checkhealth
dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
Step 4: Once executed, restart your computer to see the changes and check if the error is resolved.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix An error occurred while renewing interface Ethernet Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
