Disable a network component

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

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.

Note

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

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