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You see a message similar to this, what does it mean and what should you do ?
Another computer on this system has the same Ip address as this computer. Contact your system administrator to resolve this issue. More details are available on Window Systems Event Log.
There is an IP address conflict with another system on the network.
This type of error can occur for several reasons:
The solution is to shut down all computers and power off all network connected devices. If feasible, power off the router (DHCP server) also. After two minutes switch them on, router first then the other device(s) leaving a minute between powering each one on. If the problem persists, all in 1ComputerCare to the rescue.
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