ipconfig unable to contact DHCP server

[luffy]

I just reinstall Windows XP home on my computer. Everything went well.
When I plus the ethernet cable, I get the "limited connectivity". I have tried to do the "release and renew iconfig". I get the message "ipconfig unable to contact DHCP server"?
The computer connects to the router using an ethernet cable.
The other computer (Windows XP Pro) works.

[Boyfriend]

Ensure that DHCP Client service is running. Check via services.msc or in Control Panel --> Administrative Tools --> Services

[luffy]

Ensure that DHCP Client service is running. Check services

Yes, it is running.

[Ande]

Reboot the router. That should reset connectivity.

[hellnoire]

Is your router set up for DHCP? Mine is set up for static only... it's something we have to keep in mind when we're trying to connect via wireless here.

[luffy]

@ Hell, I use ethernet cable.
@ Ande, I did. It doesn't help.
I also tried:
Start > Run > cmd > netsh winsock reset
It doesn't work.
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[INDRANIL]

Luffy make sure DNS service is also running. Open your router settings and specify the DHCP range. Run ipconfig /all > c:\ netconfig.txt share here. Run netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt or netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt. Reboot the mechine. Update here.

[Ande]

Also make sure your firewall is allowing transmissions to/from the IP addresses in the DHCP Range.

[luffy]

Now this is strange. After I let the computer power off for few hours. Then I power on, it can connect to the Internet. After 15 minutes, I get the message ""limited connectivity" again.
Have you ever heard of ethernet card get overheated (in 15 minutes)? Is it possible?

[hellnoire]

That is odd... I've personally never heard of it myself but it doesn't mean it's impossible.