To disable a network component
- Open Network Connections.
- Right-click the connection on which you want to disable a network component, and then click Properties.
- Do one of the following:
- If this is a local area connection, on the General tab, in This connection uses the following items, clear the check box next to the client, service, or protocol you want to disable.
- If this is a dial-up, VPN, or incoming connection, on the Networking tab, in Use these components with this connection, clear the check box next to the client, service, or protocol you want to disable.
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