Error Message:

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The DHCP client could not obtain an IP address. If you want to see DHCP messages in the future, choose YES. If you do not want to see DHCP messages choose NO.

Explanation:

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client was unable to contact the DHCP server to renew or obtain an Internet Protocol (IP) address.

User Action:

First, make sure that the computer is physically connected to the network and that the network adapter is correctly configured. Then, by using the Network option in Control Panel verify that the network adapter is bound to the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) stack. If the adapter is bound to the stack, check with the network administrator to make sure that there is a DHCP server and that it is currently running the DHCP service. Verify that the client is running the DHCP client service. If you continue to receive this message, try reinstalling the TCP/IP protocol stack.