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title: "How to disable IPv6 on Windows 7?"
slug: "disable-ipv6-on-windows-7"
status: "update"
updated: 2026-09-08T13:35:01Z
published: 2026-09-08T13:35:01Z
canonical: "help.nordlayer.com/disable-ipv6-on-windows-7"
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# How to disable IPv6 on Windows 7?

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

1. Open the Windows **Start** menu, click on the **Control Panel**. Once there, select **Network and Sharing Center**.

![Windows Control Panel with Network and Sharing Center highlighted and tooltip](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2015.49.35(1).png)

1. In the new window, click on the **Local Area Connection** button next to the connection you wish to modify.

![Windows Network and Sharing Center showing active networks and connection options](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2015.49.41(1).png)

1. In the new pop-up window, select **Properties**.

![Windows Wireless Network Connection Status dialog showing IPv4 connectivity and signal strength](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2015.49.45(1).png)

1. Lastly, **uncheck** the box next to **Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)**, and click **OK**.

![Windows Local Area Connection Properties with TCP/IP protocol highlighted for configuration](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202021-07-29%20at%2015.49.53(1).png)

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