Remove a network component

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To remove a network component

1. Open Network Connections.

2. Right-click the connection on which you want to remove a network component, and then click Properties.

3. Do one of the following:

   • If this is a local area connection, on the General tab, in This connection uses the following items, click the client, service, or protocol you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.

   • If this is a dial-up or VPN connection, on the Networking tab, in This connection uses the following items, click the client, service, or protocol you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.

   • If this is an incoming connection, on the Networking tab, in Network components, click the client, service, or protocol you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.

4. In the Uninstallcomponent name dialog box, click Yes.

Note

• To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections.

Information about functional differences

• Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

Network Connections Best Practices
Add a network component
Enable a network component
Disable a network component