Hide IP Address in Windows 7 and Vista As its not possible to make an IP address invisible (you need an IP address in order to surf the Internet), to hide your IP address in Windows Vista really means to change it. And that can either be to someone elses IP (e.g. a relay server such as a proxy), or simply to something other than what your IP was previously. This particular article will describe the process for updating your ISP-issued IP address to a new one, in effect hiding whatever your IP address was previously. Motivation for doing this usually involves privacy issue. For example, perhaps you want to visit a website without the operator knowing that you visited previously. Or perhaps you notice a lot of targeted ads on web pages which make it obvious that marketers are tracking your surfing patterns. Whenever you follow the steps below to hide your IP address in Vista, be sure to also delete your browser cookies, as they can also be used to track you. IMPORTANT: We do not suggest using this technique often, as your ISP may have policies limiting the frequency of IP renewal. Therefore, unless youve received permission directly, stick with infrequent use of this technique only. If you require more flexibility, please check out our homepage STEP #1 - If you have a router: Switch your router AND your modem OFF . Disconnect the router cables. Plug the cable from your modem directly into your computer . Restart both the computer and modem. Wait a minute or so for your Internet connection to come back. Surf to a couple websites to confirm that your connection is back online. * If you have any problems, restart your modem and computer again. Then disable your Local Area Connection. Then (re)enable your Local Area Connection. That should get your connection back. STEP #2 to hide your IP address in Windows 7 and Vista Go to iPrivacyTools/my-ip-address/ to check your current IP address (for comparison purposes later). STEP #3 to hide IP address in Windows 7 and Vista Go to your START menu, enter cmd in the white box (dont include the quotes) and hit Enter . STEP #4: Release your current IP When the prompt appears, type ipconfig / release ( with a space before the slash) and hit Enter . STEP #5 to hide IP in Windows 7 and Vista Turn your modem OFF and wait 30-45 seconds before turning it back ON . Wait another 30-45 seconds after restarting the modem for the lights to return to normal. STEP #6: Reset your connection Go back to your START Menu -> Control Panel STEP #7 for hiding IP address of Windows 7/Vista Click Network and Internet , then Network and Sharing Center (click the big green text, not the blue links) STEP #8: Reset your connection In the left-side pane, click the link for Manage network connections STEP #9: Reset your connection Select your Local Area Connection, Right-click it, and choose Disable. Wait 10-15 seconds. STEP #10 to hide IP address in Windows 7/Vista: Once more, right-click on Local Area Connection but this time choose Enable . Wait 30-60 seconds . This is an IMPORTANT step. Do not try to proceed before giving it some time. STEP #11: Confirm the changes Click refresh on iPrivacyTools/my-ip- address/ to verify that your IP address has changed. Congratulations, you now know how to hide your IP address in Windows 7 and Vista!
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:41:00 +0000
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