Cannot delete a network connection

Question

For some reason one of my connections is always listed as connected. I can't connect/disconnect or delete it, It keeps showing as connected, and it says I can't delete it because it's connected.

I don't know what to do? It doesn't work or do anything as of now, it just says that it is connected, And it is bugging me out.

Answer 1

Hello Luke,

Thank you for posting your question on Microsoft community.

I would like to know some information about the issue so that we could help you better.

What is the make and model of your computer?

I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and your efforts towards resolving it.

This issue may occur due to corrupt or incorrect network settings or configuration.

I would suggest you to try following methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:

Run network adapter troubleshooter and check. Please follow these steps:

a. Type troubleshooting in the search box on the taskbar.

b. Click troubleshooting in the search results.

c. Click "View all" and then click "Network Adapter".

d. Click "Next" and follow on-screen instructions.

If it does not help, use method 2.

Method 2:

Please refer to suggestions proposed as answer by Jhonnel Azarcon on October 16, 2013 and check the issue.

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/362f9b86-416d-4573-b6e6-bddb3662d067/windows-8-how-do-i-merge-rename-delete-network-locations?referrer=http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/362f9b86-416d-4573-b6e6-bddb3662d067/windows-8-how-do-i-merge-rename-delete-network-locations

Note: Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/322756

I hope this information helps.

Please do let us know if you need any further assistance.

Thank you