Disabling a graphics card in Windows is a simple process that requires only a few steps. It can be done either through the Device Manager or by using the Control Panel.
Device Manager
1. Open the Start menu and type Device Manager in the search box.
2. Select Device Manager from the list of results.
3. In the left pane, select Display adapters to expand the list of devices.
4. Right-click on the graphics card you wish to disable, and then select Disable Device from the context menu.
5. A confirmation window should appear; click Yes to confirm the action.
6. The device will now be disabled.
Control Panel
1. Open the Start menu and type Control Panel in the search box.
2. Select Control Panel from the list of results.
3. In the Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, followed by Device Manager.
4. In the left pane, select Display adapters to expand the list of devices.
5. Right-click on the graphics card you wish to disable, and then select Disable Device from the context menu.
6. A confirmation window should appear; click Yes to confirm the action.
7. The device will now be disabled.
The disabled graphics card will not be used by the system and its resources will be freed up. However, it is still physically present in your system, so you may need to remove it manually if you need to free up the space.
The procedure for disabling a GPU in Windows 2000 is largely the same as that for Windows 7, 8, and 10, but with a few differences.
1. Open the Start menu and type Device Manager in the search box.
2. Select Device Manager from the list of results.
3. In the left pane, select Display Adapters to expand the list of devices.
4. Right-click on the graphics card you wish to disable, and then select Properties from the context menu.
5. In the Properties window, select the General tab and then click the Disable button at the bottom of the window.
6. A confirmation window should appear; click Yes to confirm the action.
7. The device will now be disabled.
Again, the disabled graphics card will not be used by the system and its resources will be freed up. However, you may need to remove it manually if you need to free up the space.