Article ID: 555577 - Last Review: March 20, 2006 - Revision: 1.0

How to install and uninstall IPv6

Author: Soumitra Sengupta MVP
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SUMMARY

"Internet Protocol Version 6" is the full form of IPv6 which is the "next generation" protocol designed by the IETF to replace the current version Internet Protocol,i.e. IP Version 4 ("IPv4"). Windows XP includes IPv6 implementation, but it has to be installed.

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How to install and uninstall IPv6

To install IPv6:-
 
Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
At the command prompt, type: ipv6 install and press the Enter Key.
 
To uninstall IPv6:-
 
Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
At the command prompt, type:netsh int ipv6 uninstall and press the Enter Key.
 
Restart the computer.
 
Related  Articles:-
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/sag_ip_v6_pro_inst.mspx?mfr=true
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/sag_ip_v6_pro_inst.mspx?mfr=true
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/sag_ip_v6_pro_inst.mspx?mfr=true
 
 
 
 

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  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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