Disable the Network Connections service *** Set up network connections you want Command prompt: regsvr32 /u c:\windows\system32\netman.dll Services config: Disable Network Connections service Consequences *** Control Panel > 'Network & Dial-up connections' won't work, but network connections will continue to function. Dial-up connections with this tweak may not work. Reversible by: *** Command prompt: regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\netman.dll Services config: Set Network Connections service to Auto or Manual. Modified: 12/04/2003, Kevin Perry. Tested on: Win2k, XP. www.mikeymike.org.uk