Intel optimizes IPv6 networking into nothingness, say users
Customers report connectivity strangeness in the Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
Intel's Connectivity Performance Suite (ICPS) has been causing headaches for users experiencing odd IPv6 networking issues. The chipmaker has remained silent on the matter, but reports from Samsung Galaxy Book owners and ASUS users suggest the problem stems from unwanted ICPS optimizations. These optimizations result in broken networking, particularly with OneDrive, OneNote, and various websites.
The issue affects IPv6 connections while IPv4 remains unaffected, causing problems like empty notebooks and connection reset errors. Installing the generic release of ICPS instead of the OEM version seems to resolve the problem. However, the root cause remains a mystery, as Intel and Microsoft have not issued an official advisory. Users affected by this issue might want to consider uninstalling or opting out of ICPS altogether.
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