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For Windows 2000 I would not recommend to do unless you feel the need to.  Refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Database for more information.  (Reference Q285034)

How to Remove and Reinstall TCP/IP for Windows 2000

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SUMMARY

This article describes how to remove and reinstall TCP/IP on a Windows 2000-based computer.

MORE INFORMATION

You may want to remove and reinstall TCP/IP to help resolve the following issues:

To remove TCP/IP from your Windows 2000-based computer:

  1. Click to clear the TCP/IP check box from all dial-up connections and all LAN connections in the Network and Dial-up Connections tool.
  2. Install another protocol (NWlink or NetBEUI) to maintain a placeholder for each connection.
  3. Restart your computer.
  4. Reinstall TCP/IP, and then restart your computer.

 

For Windows XP it is a little easier.  Refer to screen shot below:

Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Local Area Connection (Right Click and select Status) -> Support -> Repair

Then restart windows.  If problem has not been fixed you may need to contact your computer manufacturer or Microsoft directly.

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