To disable a particular network adapter in Windows, you can use the Network Connections window. This window provides a graphical interface for viewing and managing the entire network connection system on your computer.
1. Launch the Network Connections window. To do that, go to the Control Panel, then select “Network and Internet Options”. Select the “Network Connections” link from the left side of the window and the Network Connections window will open.
2. Now, find the network adapter that you want to disable. You can identify it by its adapter name, which is typically listed in the Connection column.
3. Once you have identified the adapter, right-click it and select “Disable” from the pop-up menu.
4. A warning message will appear saying that disabling the adapter will disconnect you from any networks you are currently connected to. Confirm that you want to disable the adapter by clicking “Yes”.
5. The adapter should now be disabled. To verify that it has been successfully disabled, you can check the Status column next to the adapter name. It should say “Disabled”.
Disabling a particular network adaptor in Windows can be done relatively easily using the steps outlined above. It is important to remember, however, that this may cause problems with networking if the adapter was previously providing connectivity for other devices on the network. Therefore, it is recommended that caution is taken when disabling an adapter to ensure that no other network connections are affected.