How to Disable a Network Component

If you make changes to your network, obtain a computer with prior network information already on it or are no longer part of a network, you may wish to disable one of your network components. No matter what your reason, these steps will show you how to disable a network component.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer using Microsoft Windows and a network connection

1. Click “Start” and then click on “Control Panel.” If you are using an older version of Windows you will click “Start,” point to “Settings” and then click on “Control Panel.”
2. Click the option in the task pane that says “Switch to Classic View" if your “Control Panel” is in “Category View.”
3. Double click “Network Connections.” The “Network Connections” window will open.
4. Click on the connection that you want to disable a component of. In the task pane, click on “Change Settings of this Connection.” The “Connection Properties” dialog box will appear.

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