In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the steps to disable IPv6 on Windows 11 or Windows 10. While IPv6 is enabled by default on both operating systems for a smooth internet experience, there are situations when you may want to disable it.
For example, you may experience problems with certain VPNs not handling IPv6 well. If you prefer an Internet connection that uses only IPv4, here I offer you several ways to disable IPv6 on your Windows computer.
Disable IPv6 in Windows 11 or Windows 10
To get started, the easiest way to disable IPv6 is through the Control Panel.
Disable IPv6 via Control Panel
Open Control Panel. Change the icons to “Large Icons” to make working with Control Panel easier.
Then click on “Network and Sharing Center” in the Control Panel.
Click on “Change adapter settings” at the top left.
Right-click on the active connection where you want to disable IPv6. This can be “Ethernet” for a wired network connection or “Wi-Fi” for a wireless connection. Click on “Properties” in the menu.
To disable “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)” by deselecting it.
Click “OK” to confirm. You have now disabled IPv6.
Disable IPv6 via Command Prompt or PowerShell
Two alternatives to disable IPv6 are via Command Prompt or PowerShell.
Open a Command Prompt as administrator. Enter the following command to disable IPv6:
reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters" /v DisabledComponents /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f
Open a Terminal (PowerShell) window as administrator. Enter the following command to disable IPv6:
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters" -Name DisabledComponents -Value 0xffffffff
Both add value in it Windows registry to disable IPv6. I hope to have informed you with this. Thank you for reading!