If you don't want your computer to be on a network, you can disconnect it without having to unplug any cables. You can also disconnect your computer from shared network drives that you no longer use.
Open Network Connections by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Network and Internet, clicking Network and Sharing Center, and then clicking Manage network connections.
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Right-click the network that you want to disconnect from, and then do one of the following:
For a local area network (LAN) connection, click Disable. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
If you disable a LAN connection, the network adapter is disabled until you reconnect.
A device that connects your computer to a network. Sometimes called a network interface card (NIC).
Local area network (LAN)
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Local area network (LAN)
A network of computers, printers, and other devices located within a relatively limited area (for example, a building). A LAN enables any connected device to interact with any other on the network.
Network
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Network
A group of computers or other devices, such as printers and scanners, that communicate either wirelessly or by using a physical connection, such as an Ethernet cable or a phone line.
Virtual private network (VPN)
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Virtual private network (VPN)
A network that connects one or more computers to a large network, such as a business network, using the Internet. A VPN is encrypted, so only authorized people have access to it.
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