ipconfig & The operation failed as no adapter is in the state permissible for this operation

How to fix The operation failed as no adapter is in the state permissible for this operation error from ipconfig.

The The operation failed as no adapter is in the state permissible for this operationerror can have multiple causes:

  • You have set up a manual IP instead of a dynamically assigned IP
  • An antivirus on your computer is causing the error

Fix The operation failed as no adapter is in the state permissible for this operation

Run the Network Troubleshooter

Run the Network Troubleshooter to determine the cause for the error. Right click on the Network icon and click on Troubleshoot problemsto open it.

Troubleshoot problems menu item on Windows for ipconfig error

Set your IPv4 Configuration to Automatic

Make sure the IPv4 configuration of your network adapter is set to "Automatically" instead of statically/manually assigned.

  1. Click on "Open Network & Internet settings" on right bottom of your taskbar.

    Open Network and Internet Settings on Windows for ipconfig error

  2. Click on "Properties".

    Click Properties under Ethernet Network Panel on Windows for ipconfig error

  3. At the "IP Assignment", it should be "Automatic (DHCP)":

    IP Assignment status under Windows system for fixing ipconfig error

Reset Winsock

Run netsh winsock reset and netsh int ip reset in Command Prompt to reset Winsock Catalog and configuration data:

  1. Open Command Prompt.

    ipconfig open command prompt app

  2. Type netsh winsock reset.

    netsh winsock reset to reset and fix ipconfig error

  3. Type netsh int ip reset.

    netsh int ip reset to reset and fix ipconfig error