Issues with IP addresses on Windows 8.1

Multiple preferred addresses showing in ipconfig /all on Windows 8.1

1. Reset WinSock and TCP/IP Stack
Open a Command Prompt as administrator:

Reset WINSOCK entries: netsh winsock reset catalog
Reset TCP/IP stack: netsh int ip reset reset.log
Reboot the machine (you can run both commands first, I tend to put multiple commands in notepad and then copy and paste into the command window).

2. Renew your IP
Configure your IP settings, whether static or dynamic, and we’re done

Enjoy your clean and simple ipconfig /all

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