How to disable the network adapter on Windows?

Learn how to disable a network adapter on Windows quickly. Whether you’re troubleshooting or managing connections, follow these simple steps to turn off your network adapter.


Method 1: Using GUI

Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box, Type ncpa.cpl and press Enter. This opens the Network Connections window.

Find the network adapter you want to disable (usually labelled as "Ethernet" or "Wi-Fi") Right-click on the adapter and select Disable.

The network adapter will be disabled, and its status will change to "Disabled" in the Network Connections window.

Method 2: Using Command-Line

Type "cmd" in the Windows search box and Right-click "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator".

Run the following command to list all network interfaces:

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netsh interface show interface

Use the following command to disable the network adapter:

netsh interface set interface "Interface Name" admin=disable

Replace "Interface Name" with the name of your network adapter (e.g., "Ethernet").