Windows 10: Remove a VPN Connection in Windows 10

How to: Remove a VPN Connection in Windows 10

How to Remove a VPN Connection in Windows 10


Information Whether it's for work or personal use, you can connect to a VPN (virtual private network) on your Windows 10 PC. A VPN connection can help provide a more secure connection to your network and the Internet.

A virtual private network (VPN) allows you to connect to the internet via a server run by a VPN provider. A VPN extends a private network across a public network, and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. ("In the simplest terms, it creates a secure, encrypted connection, which can be thought of as a tunnel, between your computer and a server operated by the VPN service." Applications running across the VPN may therefore benefit from the functionality, security, and management of the private network.

For more information about a VPN, see:

• Windows 10 VPN technical guide (Windows 10) | Microsoft Docs
• VPNs for Beginners - What You Need to Know - BestVPN.com

This tutorial will show you different ways on how to remove a VPN (virtual private network) connection in Windows 10.


Note Before you can remove an disconnected.

You will not be able to remove a VPN if it is currently connected.

CONTENTS:

• Option One: To Remove a VPN Connection in Settings
• Option Two: To Remove a VPN Connection in Network Connections
• Option Three: To Remove a VPN Connection in Command Prompt
• Option Four: To Remove a VPN Connection in PowerShell

OPTION ONE [/i] To Remove a VPN Connection in Settings
1. Open Settings, and click/tap on the Network & Internet icon.

2. Click/tap on VPN on the left side, click/tap on the disconnected VPN (ex: "MPN") on the right side you want to remove, and click/tap on the Remove button. (see screenshot below)



3. Click/tap on Remove to confirm. (see screenshot below)



4. When finished, you can close Settings if you like.





OPTION TWO [/i] To Remove a VPN Connection in Network Connections
1. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Network and Sharing Center icon.

2. Click/tap on the Change adapter settings link on the left side of Network and Sharing Center. (see screenshot below)



3. Perform one of the actions below: (see screenshot below)
A) Select the disconnected VPN (ex: "MPN") you want to remove, and click/tap on Delete this connection on the toolbar.

OR

B) Right click or press and hold on the disconnected VPN (ex: "MPN") you want to remove, and click/tap on Delete.




3. Click/tap on Yes to confirm. (see screenshot below)



4. When finished, you can close Network Connections if you like.





OPTION THREE [/i] To Remove a VPN Connection in Command Prompt
1. Open a command prompt.

2. Enter the command below into the command prompt, and press Enter to see details about all available added VPN connections. (see screenshot below)
*Arrow PowerShell Get-VpnConnection



Note Make note of the Name (ex: "MPN") of the disconnected VPN you want to remove.



3. Enter the command below into the command prompt, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
*Arrow rasphone -R "Name"



Note Substitute Name in the command above with the actual name of the disconnected VPN (ex: "MPN") you want to remove.

For example: rasphone -R "MPN"




4. When completed successfully, you can close the command prompt if you like.





OPTION FOUR [/i] To Remove a VPN Connection in PowerShell


Note To see more information and usage options for the Remove-VpnConnection command, see: Remove-VpnConnection - Microsoft Windows IT Center

1. Open PowerShell.

2. Enter the command below into PowerShell, and press Enter to see details about all available added VPN connections. (see screenshot below)
*Arrow Get-VpnConnection



Note Make note of the Name (ex: "MPN") of the disconnected VPN you want to remove.



3. Enter the command below into the PowerShell, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
*Arrow Remove-VpnConnection -Name "Name -Force"



Note Substitute Name in the command above with the actual name of the disconnected VPN (ex: "MPN") you want to remove.

For example: Remove-VpnConnection -Name "MPN -Force"




4. When completed successfully, you can close the PowerShell if you like.


That's it,
Shawn


Related Tutorials

• How to Set up and Add a VPN Connection in Windows 10
• How to Connect to a VPN in Windows 10
• How to Disconnect a VPN in Windows 10
• How to Turn On or Off Allow VPN over Metered Networks in Windows 10
• How to Turn On or Off Allow VPN while Roaming in Windows 10

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Following are the steps for configuring Incoming VPN Connection in Windows 7

First go to Control Panel and open Network and Sharing Center.
Click on Change adapter settings.
Press Alt+F and select New Incoming connection
Put a check on who you’d like to give access to this computer or you can configure a new account by clicking on Add someone,after that click on Next.
Put a check mark on Through the Internet. Click on Next.
Select the protocols you want to enable for this connection. Click on Allow access.
Make a note of the Computer name as this will be used by the client to connect to this computer and after that Click on Close.

Following are the steps for configuring Outgoing VPN Connection in Windows 7

First go to Control Panel and open Network and Sharing Center.
Click on Set up a new connection or network.
Select Connect to a workplace then click on Next.
Select Use my internet connection (VPN).
Type the IP address or computer name where you wish to connect and your connection name under the Destination name field.
Enter a User name and password that has been granted access to the host computer.
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You can create or set up a VPN from your computer's Control Panel or from the
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• VPN server name or address
• VPN protocol
• Username and password to connect to the VPN server

To set up the VPN connection on your Windows 10, kindly follow the steps below:

• Click on the Start button and in the Start menu, click on Settings.
• Click Network and Internet.
• Select on VPN in the left pane to see the related settings.
• Click on the ‘+’ icon that says Add a VPN connection.
• Now provide the information needed in creating a VPN.
  
  a. VPN Provider, choose Windows Default
  
  b.Connection name
  
  c. Server name or address
  
  d.VPN type (use PPTP since it is most commonly used protocols for
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• Once done, click Save.

After you're done creating the VPN, you will see three options on the VPN window.
Connect(lets you connect to the VPN), Advanced Options(takes you to a windows where you can configure proxy) and
Remove(will let you remove the VPN connection).

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