How to Disable Network Adapter in Windows 8

Introduction

Depending on our needs we can enable or disable a network device or wired Ethernet connection in our PC. Whenever our computer is connected to more than one network adapter and whenever any one of them is not used then this procedure is very useful. Just make sure to select the right option to perform the appropriate action.

In this article we will see some steps and screenshots that shows the procedure to disable a network adapter in Windows 8.

How to disable a network adapter in Windows 8:

Step 1

First we have to move onto the start window screen in Windows 8.

Step 2

Then move the cursor on bottom-right of the window screen and click the search box which is helpful for searching in Windows 8.

Step 3

Then in the search box type "control panel" and click on Apps from the right sidebar then click Control Panel in the main window

Step 4

Now under the "network and internet" option click and then select View network status and tasks.

Step 5

Then to open the network connections just click on Change adapter settings.

Step 6

To disable the connection just click on it and choose disable the network device.

NOTE - In the network connections window we can see all the devices that are connected to our PC.