what is the purpose of NDIS connection

Hi Allen,

The purpose of NDIS is usually to allow other devices to connect to the internet through your computer. It's a feature that can be useful in various scenarios, such as when you have a single internet connection and want to share it with other devices in your local network. If you no longer need this functionality or if it's causing issues, you can remove it.

Introduction to NDIS Protocol Drivers - Windows drivers | Microsoft Learn

Regards,

Karlie

Hi;

Thank you for your response, how do I remove it, I have no need for it, additionally, I have another question for you, I see that my network is on a metered connection, why is that? thank you for your anticipated response, Allen

Sorry just need to confirm, is the NDIS you mentioned in the screenshot the one you observed in your network sharing center?

Hi karlie:

No it is listed as Ethernet 3, see image

Hello Allen,

You have the option to either disable or uninstall it, depending on your specific requirements.

To disable or uninstall this driver, follow these steps:

1. Click “Start” button, then search for Device Manager.
2. Look for the specific driver that you would like to disable.
3. Right click for Properties.
4. Select Driver Tab, then click “Uninstall device” or "Disable device" button.
5. Apply the changes by clicking the “OK” button.

Keep in mind that uninstalling this device might affect the ability to share the internet connection with other devices through USB tethering. If you want to continue using this feature in the future, you might not want to uninstall it but instead disable it.

Regards,

Karlie