Windows 10: Want to disable web access by pausing a task or a service

Would anyone happen to know of a central task or service that will suspend a PC's access to the web? ... so that browsers and downloads stop working.

I'm aware of the methods to disable WiFi or direct connect devices. But you have to determine which connection the PC is using. I'm looking for a single process that's used in either instance ... so if the process isn't running, web access doesn't work.

Also, I don't mind if my in-house network continues to operate for things like printer sharing. What I want to stop is any connection to the outside world ... without having to disconnect the PC.

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Task Scheduler service will not start.

Thank you for updating us. If Task Scheduler will not start, we suggest that you restart it. The service might be disabled that's why the task will not run. Follow the steps below to troubleshoot Task Scheduler.

• Click Start menu.
• Type Services in the Start Search box.
• Right-Click Services, and select Run as Administrator.
• If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password or click
  Continue.
• Right-click the Task Scheduler Service and select Restart.

And have you tried running the System File Checker scan as an Administrator. For more information check this
article. You can also perform DISM after performing SFC.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Disable Web Search Results in Windows 10 Start Menu

Hi Taira,

Disabling web results in the search box depends on the version and build of your Windows 10. We suggest checking the Windows 10 version and build installed on your computer. To check the version and build, follow the steps below:

• On Cortana search, type winver and press
  Enter.
• A pop-up box will appear containing the version and build of your operating system.

Meanwhile, you can try these steps on how to disable web results in the search box:

• Click the search box in the taskbar.
• Select the Notebook icon
  
  
  in the left pane.
• Click Settings from the list.
• In the Settings page, turn off the Cortana can give you suggestions, ideas, reminders, alerts and more option.
• Also, turn off the Search online and include web results option.

If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.

 

Disable Store and Web search in Start Menu

Hello
SystemSupport346,

Since the steps above did not work for you, we suggest that you disable web search by navigating the settings of Cortana itself. Please follow the steps below:

• Open the search box in the taskbar.
• Click the Notebook icon.
• Click Settings from the list.
• On the Settings page, turn off the Cortana can give me suggestions, ideas, reminders, alerts and more option.
• Turn off the Search online and include web results. See screenshot below:
  
  
  
  

Hope this information helps you. Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.