Removing a Network Component

To remove a network component

1. Open Network Connections.
2. Click the connection on which you want to remove a network component, and then, under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection.
3. Do one of the following:
   • If this is a local area connection, on the General tab, in This connection uses the following items, click the client, service, or protocol you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.
   • If this is a dial-up, VPN, or incoming connection, on the Networking tab, in This connection uses the following items, click the client, service, or protocol you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.
4. In the Uninstall component name dialog box, click Yes.

Notes

• To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections.
• Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is installed by default and cannot be uninstalled.