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Windows 7 Walkthrough: Network and Internet Control Panel
Windows 7’s Control Panel is literally packed with tools (a.k.a. applets) that allow you to configure and control the way that the operating system works. Because the Control Panel has so many tools, Microsoft added a Search box to make it easy for you to find the tool that you need for a particular task. To help you become familiar with all of the tools that are available in Windows 7’s Control Panel, I have created the Windows 7 Walkthrough series in which I’ll show you and provide a brief overview of each tool in the Control Panel categories. This one covers the tools in the Network and Internet Control Panel category. Keep in mind that I’ll be using the Ultimate edition of Windows 7, which contains some features not available in other editions of the operating system.
By default, Windows automatically enables and uses plugged in network interfaces, including Wi-Fi and wired adapters. When a Wi-Fi connection (or Ethernet) stops functioning, the operating system disables the connection automatically. The connection can also be disabled manually to troubleshoot and fix network problems.
If your internet isn't working, disable and re-enable the connection to reset the network-specific functionality without rebooting the computer. This can clear out certain kinds of network problems just like a full reboot would.
Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.
How to Disable A Network Connection
Disabling and re-enabling network connections is done through Control Panel.
Open Control Panel.
In Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista, select Network and Internet. In Windows XP, change to Category view, select Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections, then skip to Step 4.
Select Change adapter settings. In Windows Vista, choose Manage network connections.
In the Network Connections screen, right-click or tap-and-hold the connection you want to disable, then select Disable. The icon for the connection turns grey to show that it's disabled.
If Disable doesn't appear in the menu, the connection is disabled.
If prompted, confirm the action, or enter an admin password if you're not logged in as an administrator.
The internet connection is disabled.
How to Enable A Network Connection
Enabling a network connection is similar, but you'll use the Enable option instead.
Repeat Steps 1, 2, and 3 (from above) to access the Network Connections screen.
Right-click or tap-and-hold the connection you want to enable, and choose Enable.
If prompted, enter an admin password or confirm the action.
The icon turns green to show that the connection is enabled.
Tips
When you disable a wireless network adapter, you lose Wi-Fi internet connectivity until you re-enable the adapter. The same is true for a wired connection. Before you disable a network connection, save any open files so that you don't lose your work.
Device Managercan be used to enable and disable network connections as an alternative to Control Panel. To disable a device in Device Manager, open Device Manager, expand the Network adapters section, and right-click or tap-and-hold the entry that corresponds to the network adapter to find the Disable option (enabling devices is similar). Uninstall connections you don't need to tighten your network security and free up resources.
Windows XP supports a Repair option for wireless connections. This feature disables and re-enables the Wi-Fi connection in one step. While this feature does not exist in newer versions of Windows, the troubleshooting wizards in newer versions of Windows offer the same and more functionality.