The following steps explain how to find IP (Internet Protocol) addresses of your computer if you are running windows. This process uses the Microsoft Windows Command prompt which is available on all PC’s running Windows 98, XP, Vista or Windows 7.
Steps
- Click on Start in the bottom left hand corner of your screen.
- Click on Run. An input box will appear with a flashing cursor.
- Type “cmd” or “Command” in the Run box and press the enter key on your keyboard.
- You can also click on start. Go to programs.Go to Accessories and click on Comand Prompt.
An MS DOS command prompt window will open, you are now ready to send a command to your computer.
- Type “netstat -n” including the space then press Enter
- You will see a list of all your active connections and IP numbers.
- You will see four fields with four columns.
The Local Address field identifies your IP number.
The Foreign Address field shows the IP numbers of the sites or people to whom you are connected. - You can also see what programs are being used to connect to those IP addresses by typing “netstat -nab”. That way, if you are connected to more than one foreign IP address, you can more easily pick out the address you are interested in.
Tips
- Also another way you can do it is Start>Run>Cmd>Ipconfig This should show you: your masked IP and IP.
- An easy alternative way to determine your IP is to use an online IP checker like Get My IP Address or www.whatismyip.com
