Windows 10: Saving (or finding) current IP address on cloud . . .

When using Remote Desktop, I have to deal with the fact that my ISP assigns my cable modem a dynamic IP address.

What seems to me to be a good solution to finding my current IP address is to have my home computer periodically check my address, and if it has changed, store it in an onging list on One Drive. I will gain the advantage of having a record of what time it last changed. And, I would be able to login to my One Drive account from anywhere and be able to obtain my home computers current IP address.


Now, this seems all too obvious to me, so I have to wonder if Microsoft has already stored this information on the cloud. I'm wondering if this is already a feature of Windows 10.


What I'm trying to do is connect to my home computer using Microsoft RD on Android.

Who can tell me if my hunch is correct? What is *the Microsoft way* for dealing with dynamic IP addresses and Microsoft RD?

:)

 

IP Address

Hi Will,

You might need your computer's IP address if you want to set up an Internet connection, allow other people to connect to your PC, or need to troubleshoot network problems. Kindly follow these steps to find the IP address of your computer:

• Select the Start button , start typing View network connections, and then select it in the list.
• Select an active network connection, and then, in the toolbar, select
  View status of this connection. (You might need to select the chevron icon to find this command.)
• Select Details. (Your PC's IP address appears in the
  Value column, next to IPv4 Address).

Let us know whenever you need further assistance.

 

ip address problem

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with IP Address, I will surely help you to fix this issue.



This issue could have occurred due incorrect TCP\IP Address settings.



Try the steps listed here:



Method 1:

I suggest you to reset TCP\IP and check if it helps.



How to reset TCP/IP by using the NetShell utility

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/299357

Note: Applies to Windows 10.



Method 2:

If the issue persists, I suggest you to try these steps to Flush DNS and request a new IP address from your ISP server. Check if it helps.

• 
  Click on
  Start and type cmd on start search.
  
• 
  Right-click on command prompt Run
  and selectas administrator.
  
• 
  At the command prompt, type the following commands and hit
  Enter after each command.
  

ipconfig /flushdns

ipconfig /registerdns

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

exit



Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

Finding printer IP address

Aha! It's easy when you know how.

Your printer's IP address is probably assigned dynamically - meaning it could be different every time - by your router. Open your router's administration console (which you password-protected, right?) and look for the list of clients to find out what IP
has been assigned.

If you want to reliably locate your printer by it's IP address, it's better to assign it a static - i.e., unchanging - IP address. This is also done in the router's administration console.

Here's another way to find the IP: Go to Control Panel and open Devices and Printers. Right-click on the printer's icon and select Properties. In the Properties sheet, open the Web Services tab and look on the bottom.

There are probably other methods, but the Russians may be watching this forum.