Removing Local Area Network

[benathomeandretired ben]

Don't know if this proper newsgroup, but here goes...

I previously had cable internet using VIA compatible Fast Ethernet Adapter.

Now on DSL, using Realtek PCI Fast Ethernet NIC.

I want to remove the VIA compatible Fast Ethernet Adapter from “Control
Panel/Network Connections”.

When I click on PROPERTIES, "VIA compatible Fast Ethernet Adapter", I
get options to UNINSTALL...
FILE & PRINTER SHARING FOR Ms NETWORKS,
QOS PACKET SCHEDULER
INTERNET PROTOCOL (TCP/IP)

However UNINSTALL for REALTEK has same install options.

How can I install the, "LAN for VIA compatible Fast Ethernet Adapter",
and not harm REALTEK? Is it safe to uninstall
FILE & PRINTER SHARING FOR Ms NETWORKS,
QOS PACKET SCHEDULER
INTERNET PROTOCOL (TCP/IP)
on VIA compatible Fast Ethernet Adapter, without harming REALTEC DSL
connections?

Thanks

Ben

 

[Paul]

Are either built in Ben? On the motherboard?

The LANs? You'll most probably have to
disable one, to use the other. If you're using
the Realtek LAN, whats the other for?

You dont need QOS on either. I dont use it. It works fine.

Altho I dont use DSL. BUT I dont think its
used for anything important anyway.

You'll most probably need File and Printer
Sharing, if you network to other PC'S? If not
remove / uninstall it.

It can be installed again, if it is needed.

You'll need TCP/IP, otherwise you wont get on
the net.

 

[benathomeandretired ben]

Are either built in Ben? On the motherboard?

The LANs? You'll most probably have to
disable one, to use the other. If you're using
the Realtek LAN, whats the other for?

You dont need QOS on either. I dont use it. It works fine.

Altho I dont use DSL. BUT I dont think its
used for anything important anyway.

You'll most probably need File and Printer
Sharing, if you network to other PC'S? If not
remove / uninstall it.

It can be installed again, if it is needed.

You'll need TCP/IP, otherwise you wont get on
the net.

Thanks Paul,

It was on MOBO, removed in BIOS settings.

thanks

Ben