You can configure TCP/IP with the Windows Network control panel. Microsoft recommends that you use the Network control panel for all network configuration tasks rather than manually editing the registry.
To configure TCP/IP:
- In the Control Panel, open the Network and Sharing Center.
- In the Tasks list on the left, click the Change Adapter settings.
- Right-click the network connection you plan to use and select Properties. The network connection Properties dialog box appears. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.
- From the Networking tab, verify that all the components for TCP/IP are installed: Internet Protocol Version 4 and a network adapter driver required for the network adapter hardware.
- Consult your Windows documentation for information about installing missing components.
- Additionally, check the HOST file and remove the IPV6 entry if it exists. The Host file is located under C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc. The IPV6 address is listed in the host file as:
# ::1 localhost
