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Stubborn APIPA Issue (possible IPv4 problem, IPv6 = okay?)

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Mar 15, 20267171 views
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Problem

I have one Windows 7 desktop that seems to be stuck on an APIPA address. It can see the other computers in the workgroup, but seemingly only communicate via IPv6 (see below), and can't access outside the LAN. The problem began today after completing a Windows update. Troubleshooting so far has alre…

Error Output

-Ipconfig release/renew
-Uninstalling/reinstalling the NIC driver
-Checking device manager for "hidden" NIC drivers (none)
-Flushing DNS and ARP
-Res…

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Fix for: Stubborn APIPA Issue (possible IPv4 problem, IPv6 = okay?)

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