Windows Vista cannot obtain an IP address from certain routers or from
certain non-Microsoft DHCP servers
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928233/en-us
"paul" <mrsbetty.day@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:C4SdnXjZTr0h9tnbnZ2dnUVZ8qCqnZ2d@bt.com...
> Hi
> Im going away shortly UK/and Netherlands and will be using a Vista Laptop.
> Having read some posts in this group I understand that some hotspots and
> hotels may be a problem with Vista.
> I would like to anticipate any problems by taking printouts of workarounds
> people have tried or a links to these.
> Im not a techie but can use command prompts and the registry and would be
> appreciate any help on this just in case
>