I have a major problem. I am getting false IP readings,
and I do not know why. I am on windows 2000 pro,
and I have the following software programs that I use
for security purposes.

1.) hijack this 1.98
2.) host admin
3.) the cleaner (newest version)
4.) spybot 1.3
5.) ad-aware pro se 1.05
6.) active ports
7.) fix-it utilities

I was on the phone with teir 2 tech support from my isp,
and they told me my IP number was different
than what I was seeing. I even typed ipconfig
in DOS command and also went to a webpage
to confirm my IP number yet the number still
revealed the same. (different from what my isp told me)
We even reset my modem, but the same IP was revealed.

The IP that shows on my system is not a proxy IP
it is my original ISP IP from 2 days ago, but after
I tried to release and renew that IP it indicated that
it did not renew, but it actually did. It still indicates
that it did not renew. That's the problem.

1 last note: when I run hijack this I get an R1 catagory alert
indicating this reg key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings, ProxyOverride= <local>

In conclusion the tech support suggested that I do 1 of 3 things.
1.) reinstall windows 2000 pro (too time consuming)
2.) reinstall the drivers for my network adapter. (which I do not know how to do)
3.) remove the network adapter from the hardware device manager, and let it reinstall itself.

I have not tried either 1 of those 3 options yet.
I am very confused and unsure as to what to do.
Can anyone help please ?