Windows 7 doesn't connect with internet when IP changes on router

I go to Control Panel, Internet Options, Connections tab then to LAN Settings to assure only the first item about Automatically detect. . . . . is the only thing checked. That's what the ISPs in my area use but others may assign Static IP addressing so you'd need to verify that with your ISP. I also set the Security tab to the Default levels.

Shimshom said:

Go back to your Local Area Connection Properties (As per your 2nd picture) click on Internet Protocol Version 4 then click the properties button below it which will open another window and in the General tab make sure Obtain an IP adress Automatically and Obtain DNS Sever Address Automatically are ticked and see if that helps

i tried that before but i posted this thread in the forums but i don't think it worked as the PC still doesn't connect to the internet when i turn it on after restarting my router beforehand for a new IP

Berton said:

I go to Control Panel, Internet Options, Connections tab then to LAN Settings to assure only the first item about Automatically detect. . . . . is the only thing checked. That's what the ISPs in my area use but others may assign Static IP addressing so you'd need to verify that with your ISP. I also set the Security tab to the Default levels.

isn't that just options for internet explorer (the browser)

CLassicD said:

use static IP and change the address at will.

i don't think i can change from dynamic to static from my broadband provider