Enabling a Disabled LAN Network


  1. jophis
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    Enabling a Disabled LAN Network


    In a failed experiment, I disabled my LAN Network. When I went back to enable it, I found no option that allowed me to do so. Is there any way to re-enable a disabled network? Thanks!
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  3. Jonathan_King
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    Yes, there is a way!

    Go to Device Manager, right-click on your network card, and select Enable.

    There you go, that should be it.

    Good luck,
    ~JK
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  4. jophis
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    Thanks for the advice! Worked perfectly.
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