

Right-click the adapter you want, and select the Disable device option. Search for Device Manager, and click the top result.To disable a network adapter using Device Manager, use these steps: It's also possible to use Device Manager to enable or disable network adapters that you don't need.

How to enable or disable network adapters using Device Manager Right-click the network adapter, and select the Enable option. To enable a network adapter using Control Panel, use these steps: Right-click the network adapter, and select the Disable option. Quick Tip: You can also quickly access these settings by right-clicking the network icon in the taskbar and selecting the Network & Internet settings option.

To disable a network adapter using Control Panel, use these steps:
