How to disable a wireless Hosted Network in Windows 10

Trabla: How to disable a wireless Hosted Network in Windows 10

If you want to temporary stop allowing other devices to connect wirelessly through your computer, you can type the following command in the Command Prompt and hit Enter:

NETSH WLAN stop hostednetwork

This action won't eliminate the settings from your computer. If you want completely delete the Hosted Network settings in Windows 10, you'll need to modify the Registry.

Important: Before you change anything settings on your computer, it's worth noting that editing the Windows Registry can be a dangerous game that can cause irreversible damages to your system if you don't know what you are doing. As such, it's recommended for you to make a full backup of your system or at least System Restore Point before proceeding with this guide. You have been warned!

Solving:

Step 1. Open the Start menu, do a search for regedit, hit Enter, and click OK to open the Registry with admin rights.

Step 2. Scroll down the following path in the Registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\wlansvc\parameters\hostednetworksettings

Right-click the HostedNetworkSettings DWORD key, select Delete, and click Yes to confirm deletion.

Step 3. Restart your computer

Step 4. Press Windows key + X keyboard shortcut, and select Command Prompt (Admin). Use the following command:

NETSH WLAN show hostednetwork

You will know that you have successfully deleted the settings when the Settings field reads Not configured.

Step 5. Make sure you turn off "Internet Connection Sharing" in the physical network adapter that was sharing the internet with other devices. Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut to open the Power User menu, and select Network Connections.

Step 6. Right-click the network adapter, and select Properties. Click the Sharing tab.

Uncheck the Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection option.

Click OK to complete the process.