Re: Cable modem network connection will not disconnect.

From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_n0-spam-for-me-comcast.net)
Date: 09/17/04


Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 21:54:03 GMT

If you are using a NAT router/firewall or software I would not worry about
disconnecting. I am not sure where you are trying to disconnect but you could try
disabling your network adapter in networking connections. If that is what you are
having a problem with try rebooting the computer. Other options are to shut down the
computer or turn off your cable modem. Also check Event Viewer for any clues if it is
an operating system problem. --- Steve

"MS" <matthews@mailsnare.---nojunktakeout---.net> wrote in message
news:eWcwbJKnEHA.3996@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I have broadband (cable not ADSL) and for some reason my cable modem network
> connection will not disconnect -- I've been using the same broadband service for 3
> years and have always been able to 'disable' the connection before, which I do
> almost every night. Now when I try to disable the connecting I get this error:
>
> "Error Disconnecting -- It is not possible to disconnect at this time. This
> connection may be using one or more protocols that do not support Plug-and-Play, or
> it may have been initiated by another user or system account."
>
> Ideas to resolve this problem would be appreciated.
>
> Running Windows 2000 Server SP4 - no new hardware has been installed for a long
> time.
>
> Thanks,
>
> MS



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