Uninstalling Unused Network Protocols and Services

Unwanted network protocols and services consume network resources.You should uninstall these ser-
vices and protocols if they are not used in the network.If you have multiple network protocols
installed for a particular network adapter,check their binding order as well.The Network and
Sharing Center in Windows Vista provides a central place to manage networking hardware,protocols,
and resource sharing.In order to view the protocols installed for a particular adapter,perform the fol-
lowing steps:
1.Right-click the network icon on the Taskbar and click Network and Sharing Center.
2.In the Network and Sharing Center,click the Manage Network Connections link.
3.Right-click the network connection (for example,Local Area Connection) and select
Properties.
4.Click the Continue button in the User Account Control dialog box.
5.In the Local Area Connection Properties window,check the installed protocols and
services for the network adapter.This is shown in Figure 10.23.
6.Clear the checkbox for a service or protocol that is not required.
7.Click OK to save your settings and close the Properties window.


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