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If my computer does not work with IPv6, can I disable that technology?

Last Updated: June 05, 2012
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You should only disable IPv6 on your system if absolutely needed, in order to use the Internet after the World IPv6 Launch on June 6, 2012. Disabling IPv6 can disable certain features for your operating system. For instance, HomeGroup and DirectAccess on Windows7 depend on IPv6 being enabled. If IPv6 is disabled on Windows7, file sharing, printer sharing, and remote desktop access can fail.

Before disabling, please verify:

  • Are you able to visit the Yahoo! Homepage on the IPv4 server?
  • Can you reach the website for your Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

-If either of those are unreachable, please contact your ISP.

To disable IPv6:

  • In Windows7 or Windows Vista, please click here.
  • In Windows XP, please click here.
  • In Mac OS X, please click here.

Please note: Windows 98 is not enabled to support IPv6.

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