Windows 7 client machines have IPv6 addresses why?

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duffgun

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Hi

I have just started at a new company doing some IT work, I have been sorting out all the IPv4 addresses and I have completed all that work. I logged into a windows 7 machine (we mostly use XP) and did an IPconfig and noticed it has a IPv6 addresses as well as an IPv4 addresses.

I have only been here a few days and the previous IT person who set everything up left. I checked the DHCP server using netsh, interface ipv6, show routes and it says that ipv6 is not installed.

Is there a way to check where these addresses are coming from ? I have never used IPv6 in my life and don't want it running if possible (my IPv4 is working fine) plus we only have 40 computers so I dont really see the need.

Or does windows 7 automaticly generate a ipv6 address on it's card (I have never seen that before though tbh).

Thanks for any help
 
Yes, windows 7 includes the new IPV6 address. No worries about it. And you will only get an IPV6 address if your equipment supports it.
 
If you don't want an IPv6 address on your adapter, remove the IPv6 protocol from the adapter settings.
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