Yes, you can reset your network card settings in Windows. Depending on the version of Windows you’re using, the steps will vary.
Windows 2000
If you are using Microsoft Windows 2000, you will need to open the Control Panel and then double click on Network and Dial-up Connections. This will show you a list of available network connections. Right click the connection you want to reset and select Properties from the list. Select the Configure tab at the top of the window and click Advanced. under the Network Address field, enter a new address (preferably one that has not been used) into the text box. Next, select the General tab and click on the Install button. Select Network Adapter from the list of hardware types and click Have Disc to insert your network adapter’s driver CD. Follow the installation wizard to complete the process.
Windows XP
If you are using Microsoft Windows XP, follow these steps to reset the settings on your network card: First, open the Control Panel and double click Network Connections. Now right-click the connection you want to reset and select Properties. Select the General tab and click on the Configure button. Under the Network Address field, enter in a new address (preferably one that has not been used). Then click OK. Now click the Advanced tab and select the Devices tab. Now select the network adapter you want to reset and click the Properties button. Select the Advanced tab and click Reset to Default Values. Click OK to accept the changes and select Close from the main menu.
Windows Vista and 7
In versions of Windows Vista and 7, resetting the settings for your network card is much more straightforward. First, open the Control Panel and choose Network and Sharing Center. Now select Change Adapter Settings from the left panel, right-click the connection you want to reset and select Properties. Under the Network Address field, enter in a new address (preferably one that has not been used). Then click OK. Now click the Configure button and select the Advanced tab. Click Reset to Default Values and OK to accept the changes. Now select Close from the main menu.
Windows 8, 8.1 and 10
To reset your network card settings on Windows 8, 8.1 and 10, follow these steps: First, open the Control Panel and choose Network and Internet. Now select Network and Sharing Center and choose Change Adapter Settings from the left panel. Right-click the connection you want to reset and select Properties. Under the Network Address field, enter in a new address (preferably one that has not been used). Then click OK. Now click the Configure button and select the Advanced tab. Click Reset to Default Values and OK to accept the changes. Now select Close from the main menu.
Conclusion
Resetting your network card’s settings in Windows is a simple process, but it can be time consuming depending on which version of the operating system you have. Make sure to follow the steps above according to the version of Windows that you are running in order to successfully reset your settings.