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Installing the Microsoft Loopback Adapter.

The Microsoft Loopback adapter is a tool for testing in a virtual network environment
where access to a network is not feasible. Also, the Loopback adapter is essential if
there are conflicts with a network adapter or a network adapter driver. Network
clients, protocols, and so on, can be bound to the Loopback adapter, and the
network adapter driver or network adapter can be installed at a later time while
retaining the network configuration information. The Loopback adapter can also be
installed during the unattended installation process. (source
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/236869 ).

Ensure that you have Administrator rights.

Click the Windows Start Button

In the search field enter "Device Manager"

Select "Device Manger"

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Select "Add legacy hardware"

Click Next

Select "Install the Hardware that I manually ...."

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Click Next

Select "Network adapters"

Click Next

Select "Microsoft" from the Manufacturer list.

Select “Microsoft Loopback Adapter” from the Network Adapter list

Click Next

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Click Next

Click Finish

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Disabling Internet Protocol Version 6
Click the Windows Start Button

In the search field enter "View Network connections”

Identify your Loopback Adapter from the list, right-click on it and choose Properties.

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Disable Internet Prototocol Version 6

Click OK

Reboot.

End of document.

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