In this tutorial, you will learn how to disable your Internet Connection on Windows .
This feature might be useful if you suspect foreign activity, unwanted background traffic or simply if you want a faster system.
Step 1: Right-click on the connection icon on the lower right corner:
![Open Internet Options Open Internet Options](https://howtech.tv/wp-content/images/003044/1.jpg)
Step 2: Choose Open Network and Sharing Center.
![select Network and Sharing select Network and Sharing](https://howtech.tv/wp-content/images/003044/2.jpg)
Step 3: Select your local connection.
![select connection select connection](https://howtech.tv/wp-content/images/003044/3.jpg)
Step 4: Click ”Disable”
![disable network disable network](https://howtech.tv/wp-content/images/003044/4.jpg)
Step 5: Click ”Close”.
![close window close window](https://howtech.tv/wp-content/images/003044/5.jpg)
![close window close window](https://howtech.tv/wp-content/images/003044/6.jpg)
Result: You have successfully disabled your Internet connection. Use the same steps to activate it once again.