this section describes the following scenarios for removing an adapter:

    1 uninstall intel proset

    2 temporarily disable an adapter

    3 replace adapter

    4 remove an adapter in a multi-adapter environment

    5 remove the sole adapter (complete removal of adapter and software)

    if your computer is a hot plug-capable system, see your computer documentation for special removal instructions.

    removing an adapter results in a disruption of all network traffic through that adapter.

    uninstall intel proset

    you do not need to uninstall intel proset unless you are permanently removing all intel adapters. you uninstall intel proset using either add-remove programs or the intel cd.

    before uninstalling intel proset, you must remove teams and vlans configured in intel proset.

    uninstalling intel proset with the intel cd

    1 insert the intel cd in the cd-rom drive. the cd autorun program starts.

    2 click install software. the installshield wizard screen displays.

    3 click next. the program maintenance dialog displays.

    4 click modify. the custom setup dialog displays.

    5 click the icon next to the feature you want to remove. from the pop-up dialog, click do not install this feature. click next.

    6 click install.

    7 click finish.

    the installer removes intel proset from the computer.

    uninstalling with add-remove programs

    1 from the control panel, double-click add-remove programs. the add-remove programs window displays.

    2 select intel(r) proset. click change/remove.

    3 when the confirmation message displays, click yes.

    4 allow the uninstall process to complete. click finish.

    temporarily disable an adapter

    if you are testing your system to determine network faults, particularly in a multi-adapter environment, it is recommended that you temporarily disable an adapter. this procedure removes the driver for the adapter.

    1 open intel proset.

    2 right-click the adapter name and select remove adapter from the drop-down list. the driver for this adapter is immediately uninstalled, and no network traffic passes through it.

    when the computer is restarted, the drivers automatically reload and network communications resume.

    you can also re-enable the adapter without restarting. follow the steps for installing the drivers, but use the repair option if you reinstall drivers with the intel cd.

    replace adapter

    after installing an adapter in a specific slot, windows treats any other adapter of the same type as a new adapter. also, if you remove the installed adapter and insert it into a different slot, windows recognizes it as a new adapter. make sure that you follow the instructions below carefully.

    1 open intel proset.

    2 if the adapter is part of a team, right-click the adapter name and select remove from team.

    3 right-click the adapter you want to remove, and select remove adapter from the drop-down menu.

    if you do not perform this instruction, you see a "phantom adapter" when you restart. the driver and registry association exist, but there is no physical adapter.

    4 shut-down the computer and unplug the power cable.

    5 disconnect the network cable from the adapter.

    6 open the case and remove the adapter.

    7 insert the replacement adapter, and secure it with a screw if necessary. use the same slot, otherwise windows 2000 assumes that there is an adapter.

    8 reconnect the network cable.

    9 close the case, reattach the power cable, and power-up the computer.

    10 open intel proset and check to see that the adapter is available.

    11 if the former adapter was part of a team, right-click the adapter name, and select add to team from the drop-down menu, then specify the team from the secondary drop-down menu.

    12 if the former adapter was tagged with a vlan, you must tag the new adapter in a similar fashion.