To delete or forget a wireless connection in Windows 7, please follow the steps below:
This KB Article details two methods to delete or forget wireless profiles/connection in Windows 7.
- Method 1 is for users who prefer to use Windows Control panel to delete/forget any ASU specific wireless connections.
- Method 2 involves using a command prompt. Users that are comfortable using the command prompt can use this method to delete/forget all ASU wireless connections with one command.
Method 1 using Windows Control Panel:
There are two ways to access the wireless settings.
1. Select Start, and then select Control Panel.
a. In Control Panel, select Adjust your computer’s settings.
Note: If View by is set to Category, select Network and Internet Network, and then select Sharing Center.
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b. In Control Panel, select Adjust your computer’s settings.
Note: If View by is set to either Large icons / Small icons, select Network and Sharing Center.
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2. To start Network and Sharing Center from the Windows taskbar notification area:
a. Right-click the Network icon in the Windows taskbar notification area.
b. Open Network and Sharing Center.
3. In the Tasks pane, click Manage wireless networks.
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a. Right click the connection to be deleted and then click Remove network.
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b. Click OK when the Warning box pops up.
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The wireless profile you selected has now been deleted.
Method 2 using Command Prompt:
You can delete/forget all ASU specific wireless connections configured on your PC using a Windows command prompt. Using the following command will delete all ASU specific wireless connections at one time: NETSH WLAN delete profile asu*
Bring up a command prompt window then you can copy/paste this command into your command prompt window. To bring up a command prompt window in Windows 7, go to Start and select All apps, then select Windows System, select Command Prompt.
NOTE: Be sure to include the * (asterisk) at the end of the command.
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Related Article: How Do I Setup ASU Wireless on Windows 7?
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