How to Delete a Network From My Windows Vista Network & Sharing List

Erase a network's profile from Vista.

Vista is a version of the Windows operating system, created by Microsoft. When a computer running Vista connects to a network for the first time, the operating system creates a "network profile" to speed up (e.g., by not requiring the user to enter network passwords) future connection attempts. However, old profiles for deprecated networks or network configurations can cause conflicts with newer profiles. You can delete a network profile from Vista, effectively deleting any memory Vista has of having been on that network before.

Instructions

1. Log in to the computer as a user with Administrator rights. Click on "Start," then on "Control Panel."

2. Click on "Network and sharing center." A new configuration window will come up. Click on "Manage networks." Vista will display a list of the existing network profiles.

3. Right-click on the profile for the network you want to delete, then select "Remove." Vista will delete the profile.

References

• Microsoft: Networks and Sharing Center Operations Guide