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- -Open Settings. -Click on Network & Internet. -Click on Status. -Click the Change Adapter options item.
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- How to enable or disable network adapters using Control Panel
- How to enable or disable network adapters using Device Manager
- How to enable or disable network adapters using Command Prompt
- How to enable or disable network adapters using PowerShell
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How-to
If you have to disable a network adapter or one that doesn't work, in this guide, I'll show you how on Windows 10.
Jump to:
•Enable or disable network adapters
•Device Manager
•Command Prompt
On Windows 10, you can use Control Panel to disable and enable your network adapters as necessary.
Disable adapter
To disable a network adapter using Control Panel, use these steps:
•Open Settings.
•Click on Network & Security.
•Click on Status.
It's also possible to use Device Manager to enable or disable network adapters you don't need.
Disable adapter
To disable a network adapter using Device Manager, use these steps:
•Open Start.
•Search for Device Manager, and click the top result to open the app.
•Expand the Network adapters category.
You can also use the netsh command on Windows 10 to disable or re-enable network adapters on your device.
Disable adapter
To disable a network adapter with the netsh command, use these steps:
•Open Start.
•Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
•Type the following command to identify the name of the adapter you want to disable and press Enter: netsh interface show interface
Alternatively, you can use PowerShell commands to disable or enable any network adapters you don't use on your computer.
Disable adapter
To disable a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network adapter on Windows 10 using PowerShell, use these steps:
•Open Start.
•Search for PowerShell, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
•Type the following command to identify the name of the adapter you want to disable and press Enter: Get-NetAdapter | format-table
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10 and Windows 11, visit the following resources:
•Windows 11 on Windows Central — All you need to know
•Windows 10 on Windows Central — All you need to know
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Dec 2, 2016 · Find out how to change the priority of network adapters in Windows 10 to modify which adapters Windows uses when there are multiple options available.
Sep 12, 2024 · In this guide, you’ll learn how to change the network connection priority in Windows 10. This will ensure your computer connects to the most reliable network first. Step 1: Open Network and Sharing Center
Oct 14, 2016 · 1 – Right-click on the network icon that’s located in the “Windows Notifications” area, then select Open Network and Internet Settings from the menu. 2 – Click Change adapter settings. The “Network Connections” screen should open up. 3 – Press the Alt key to display the “File Menu”.
Jan 25, 2020 · This tutorial will show you how to change network adapter connection priorities in Windows 10. You must be signed in as an administrator to change network adapter connection priorities.
Mar 1, 2023 · Learn how to change important network settings in Windows 10 like changing Wi-Fi properties, TCP/IP settings and network adapter properties.
