This reset may clear specific web link problemsas a complete reboot would.
How to Disable A connection Connection
Disabling and re-enabling connection connections is done throughControl Panel.
InWindows 10,Windows 8,Windows 7, andWindows Vista, selectNetwork & Internet.
InWindows XP, change toCategoryview, selectNetwork and Internet Connections>internet Connections, then skip to Step 4.
SelectNetwork and Sharing Center.
In Windows Vista, chooseManage online grid connections.
In theNetwork Connectionsscreen, right-click or tap-and-hold the connection you want to disable, then selectDisable.
The icon for the connection turns grey to show that it’s disabled.
IfDisabledoesn’t appear in the menu, the connection is disabled.
The internet connection is disabled.
Repeat Steps 1, 2, and 3 (from above) to access theNetwork Connectionsscreen.
Right-click or tap-and-hold the connection you want to enable, and chooseEnable.
If prompted, enter an admin password or confirm the action.
The icon is no longer gray, indicating that the connection is enabled.
