Enabling IPV6 environment in Windows

Q: How to enable IPV6 environment in Windows Operating System?

A:   We can enable the IPV6 environment along with in IPV4 environment.

In Windows Vista and Windows7, IPV6 is enabled by default. But for Window XP user has to configure or enable the IPV6 protocol to add support for the current operating system.

Preferably, test whether IPV6 is already enabled or not:
1. Press windows+R , type cmd and hit enter.
2. Type ipconfig.
It shows  IPV6 if enabled.

 There are 2 Very easy ways of enabling IPV6 environment in Windows:

Method 1:
1. Open command prompt (Press windows+R , type cmd and hit enter)
2. Enter command ipv6 install

Method 2:
1. Open Network Settings option of Control Panel
2. Right-click on the appropriate network adapter and click Properties.
3. Click install.
4. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, click Protocol, and then click Add.
5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, click Microsoft TCP/IP version 6, and then click OK.
6. Click Close to save changes to your network connection.Installs the selected protocol.

After installation is completed, check whether IPV6 is installed or not as mentioned above.