How To Disable Internet Connection In Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10. Disconnect Internet Temporarily

This Article will help you to understand following popular questions

• how to disable internet connection windows XP, windows 7/vista,windows 8/8.1, windows 10?
• how to disconnect internet connection in windows xp,7,vista,8,8.1,10?
• how to enable internet connection windows 10?
• how to disable internet access in windows?
• how do i temporarily disconnect from the internet?

Note: Please do not use more than one network connection at one time.
I will divide disconnecting of the internet in following two cases:

1. Disconnecting through hardware.
2. Disconnecting through OS/software.

Case 1: Disconnecting through hardware:

• If you want to disconnect your Ethernet connection (connection through a wire), then simply unplug the cable of Ethernet from your computer’s port.
• If you have a Wi-Fi Adapter plugged into your USB port, then internet will be disconnected after unplugging this device.

Note: This method will work for all versions of Windows.
Case 2: Disconnecting through OS (Windows settings) or software:
Windows XP:
A. Wireless Connection:
To disconnect your wireless connection in windows XP follow given steps.

• Go to Start >> Control Panel >> Network Connections.
• Right-click Wireless Network Connection
• Select Disable.

B. Ethernet Connection:
To disconnect your Ethernet connection in windows XP follow given steps.

• Go to Start >> Control Panel >> Network Connections.
• Right-click Local Area Connection
• Select Disable.

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Windows 7 or Windows Vista:
Note: This method will work for both Window 7 and Windows Vista.
A. Wireless Connection:
To disconnect your wireless connection in windows 7 or Windows Vista follow given steps.

• Go to Start >> Control Panel >> Network and Internet >>Network and sharing Center
• Now look for Change adapter settings on the left side at number 3 from top.
• Right-click Wireless Network Connection
• Select Disable.

B. Ethernet Connection:
To disconnect your Ethernet connection in windows 7 or Windows Vista follow given steps.

• Go to Start >> Control Panel >> Network and Internet >>Network and sharing Center
• Now look for Change adapter settings on the left side at number 3 from top.
• Right-click Local Area Connection
• Select Disable.

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Disconnecting in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1:
Note: This method will work for both Window 8 and Windows 8.1.
A. Wireless Connection:
To disconnect your wireless connection in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 follow given steps.

• Go to Start >> Control Panel >> Network and Internet >>Network and sharing Center
• Now look for Change adapter settings on the left side at number 3 from top.
• Right-click Wireless Network Connection
• Select Disable.

B. Ethernet Connection:
To disconnect your Ethernet connection in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 follow given steps.

• Go to Start >> Control Panel >> Network and Internet >>Network and sharing Center
• Now look for Change adapter settings on the left side at number 3 from top.
• Right-click Local Area Connection
• Select Disable.

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Disconnecting in Windows 10:
1. Wireless Connection:
To disconnect your wireless connection in Windows 10 follow given steps.

• Go to Start >> Control Panel >> Network and Internet >>Network and sharing Center
• Now look for Change adapter settings on the left side at number 3 from top.
• Right-click Wireless Network Connection
• Select Disable.

2. Ethernet Connection:
To disconnect your Ethernet connection in Windows 10 follow given steps.

• Go to Start >> Control Panel >> Network and Internet >>Network and sharing Center
• Now look for Change adapter settings on the left side at number 3 from top.
• Right-click Local Area Connection
• Select Disable.

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To use or enable internet, select enable from the same menu where you disabled it.

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