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How to disable IPv6 on Windows?

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This guide will show you how to manually disable IPv6 address support on your Windows device.

 

If you have a Windows 7 operating system, check out this article.

 

  1. Click the Windows logo button on the bottom-left corner of your screen.

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  2. Click on the Settings cogwheel in the start bar menu that pops up.

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  3. In the Windows Settings window, click on Network & Internet.

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  4. On the left panel, choose Wi-Fi if you are using wireless internet or Ethernet if you are using a wired internet connection.

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  5. Scroll down to the bottom and click Change adapter options.

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  6. Now you will see all TAP adapters on your PC. Right-click on the active TAP adapter, then click Properties.

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  7. Untick the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) box and press OK.

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  8. Repeat the process with other TAP adapters and reboot your computer.

 

Congratulations - you have successfully disabled IPv6 on your Windows device! 

 

 

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