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    a device is not working properly :/

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by decaPODA, Dec 20, 2010.

  1. decaPODA

    decaPODA Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi folks,

    interesting problem here. Last night my XPS dell support center pings me about this critical update "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" which i happily followed today n installed. and for some weird reason I let my tuneup utilities run and it finds

    "windows reports that a device "6TO4 Adaptor" is not working properly."

    now I go to device manager which shows an exclamation mark inside a yellow triangle. :| I try doing check for solution and driver update, nothing finds me any result.

    would any of you guys be having any idea about this?

    P.S. oh,btw i am not even sure if my query belongs to this thread only or the hardware section.
     
    decaPODA, Dec 20, 2010
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  2. reb1

    reb1 Notebook Evangelist

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    ( It has to do with your network adapter. Are you having any trouble connecting to your network? You can disable the IPv6 protocol in the card properties if needed to connect, otherwise it's safe to ignore.) googled this. Another solution would be to go into add remove programs and enable show updates. Find the update and delete it.
     
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    Since you know how to get to device manager, you could un-install the device and re-boot. That will force Windows to re-install it. (Hopefully properly)....
     
    olyteddy, Dec 21, 2010
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    The 6to4 adapter is a virtual device that converts IPv6 addresses to IPv4. You shouldn't worry about it unless you're using IPv6 for anything.
     
    Pitabred, Dec 21, 2010
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