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How to disable IPv6 on Windows 7

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This guide will show you how to manually disable IPv6 address support on your Windows 7 device. 

 

Check the following steps:

  1. Open the Windows Start menu and click on the Control Panel. Once there, select Network and Sharing Center.
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  2. In the new window, click on the Local Area Connection button next to the connection you wish to modify.
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  3. In the new pop-up window, select Properties.
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  4. Lastly, uncheck the box next to Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and click OK.
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