How To Find an IP Address

  • December 29, 2009
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Every computer that has an internet connection has a unique identifier called an internet protocol address. These tips will tell you how to find your personal IP address.

You Will Need

  • Internet access
How To Find an IP Address: Search internet

Step 1: Search internet

Search the internet. Many web sites will give you your IP address for free.

How To Find an IP Address: Find IP for Windows XP and Vista

Step 2: Find IP for Windows XP and Vista

Find your IP address for Windows XP and Vista by clicking the Start button.

How To Find an IP Address: Click Control Panel

Step 3: Click Control Panel

Click Control Panel, clicking Network and Internet, and then clicking Network and Sharing Center.

How To Find an IP Address: Type

Step 4: Type

Under Connection, click View status. Click Details. Your computer’s IP address appears in the Value column, next to “IPV4 IP Address.”

Watch for detailed connection information to appear along with your IP address.

How To Find an IP Address: Roll over the Remote Administration icon

Step 5: Roll over the Remote Administration icon

In Windows, roll your cursor over the Remote Administration program icon in the system tray or taskbar in the lower right corner of your screen. Many remote administration programs will display your IP address when your cursor rolls over the icon.

Did you know? The first programmable digital computer made in the U.S. was a joint venture between Harvard and IBM in 1944, called the Mark I.

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Vimu_Patel

Or simply visit http://tejji.com/ip/myipaddress.aspx to determine the IP Address

over 2 years ago by Vimu_Patel

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