Microsoft IPv6 Protocol Driver - Windows 7 Service
Microsoft IPv6 Protocol Driver.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 7 edition | without SP | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Manual | Manual |
| Home Basic | Manual | Manual |
| Home Premium | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual |
| Ultimate | Manual | Manual |
| Enterprise | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Microsoft IPv6 Protocol Driver |
| Service name: | TCPIP6 |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\tcpip.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft IPv6 Protocol Driver service is a kernel driver. If the Microsoft IPv6 Protocol Driver fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows 7 startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the TCPIP6 service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Microsoft IPv6 Protocol Driver will not start, if the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Microsoft IPv6 Protocol Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMicrosoftIPv6ProtocolDriverWindows7.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the tcpip.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 7 installation media.