Windows: How Do I Get My IP Address

Before you start looking for your computer IP address I hope you know what IP address is all about, alright an IP address is a set of numbers assigned to any electronic device that is part of a computer network, that uses IP (internet Protocol) for communication. Any electronic that is attached to the computer has a means of identification and any computer that is part of network has an IP address. The main reason for IP address in a computer is for them to be able to communicate, although when IP address is mentioned anybody thinks about the computer ONLY.
Here is a simple steps if you want to know the IP address of your computer on a network with windows OS (Operating System).
  • Click the Start button
  • Click on Run
  • In the dialog box that opens type 'IPCONFIG' (without the quotes)
  • Press Enter. Command prompt will be opened like the one in the image, the computer IP address and other details are displayed

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