Windows IPv6 Implementation

Microsoft Windows XP includes an IPv6 implementation intended for development use and trial network deployments. Installation instructions and other information regarding using IPv6 in Windows XP can be found in the IPv6 for Windows XP FAQ.

Earlier versions of Windows did not ship with a built-in IPv6 implementation. Microsoft has an add-on IPv6 implementation for Windows 2000 available for developer use. Please see their web site at http://msdn.microsoft.com/downloads/sdks/platform/tpipv6.asp

Microsoft Research has an add-on IPv6 implementation for Windows 2000 and NT 4 available. Please see their web site at http://www.research.microsoft.com/msripv6/ for more information and to download the release.

Trumpet also now has an IPv6 Winsock implementation available for Windows. Please see the web site at http://www.trumpet.com.au/ipv6.htm

Vendor OS/Version Status Contact Link to software
Microsoft Windows 2000 Preview   http://msdn.microsoft.com/downloads/sdks/platform/tpipv6.asp
Microsoft Windows XP Preview   Included
Trumpet Windows 95/98/NT Supported   http://www.trumpet.com.au/ipv6.htm


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