Summary
Steps to fix random crashing on the system and corrupting Windows* files on Intel® Ethernet Connection I226-V.
Description
The Windows* files are corrupted no matter how many times you reinstall Windows* and the system randomly crashes with failed core 1 with PRIME95 and FURMARK.
Resolution
- Remove driver completely from Device Manager.
- Reinstall the driver with the latest version from the Intel® Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack.
- Right-click on the network / Wi-Fi icon in the system tray.
- Choose Open Network & Internet Settings and navigate to Advanced Network Settings.
- Select Change Adapter Options to view all network cards installed on the computer.
- Right-click on Intel® Ethernet Connection I226-V and select Properties.
- Find Internet Protocol v6 (TCP/IPv6) from the list under the Networking tab, and disable it.
- Contact your ISP to investigate further on the switch side configuration.
Additional information
You may also use this to disable your TCP-IPv6 Checksum Offload
Disabling TCP-IPv6 Checksum Offload Capability with Intel® 1/10 GbE Controllers