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How to Enable Client for Microsoft Networks

Every network adapter can have this component enabled

By Bradley Mitchell Bradley Mitchell Writer Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Illinois An MIT graduate who brings years of technical experience to articles on SEO, computers, and wireless networking. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 8, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Home Networking The Wireless Connection Routers & Firewalls Network Hubs ISP Broadband Ethernet Installing & Upgrading Wi-Fi & Wireless

What to Know

Windows 10: Press Win+I > select Network & Internet > Ethernet > Change adapter options.Next: Right-click Ethernet > select Properties > check Client for Microsoft Networks box > select OK to confirm. This article explains how to enable Client for Microsoft Networks—which Windows usually turns on by default—in Windows 10, 8, 7, and older.

How to Enable the Client in Windows 10

Windows 10 users can enable Client for Microsoft Networks from the Settings window. Press Win+I then select Network & Internet. Choose Ethernet from the left column. Click Change adapter options from the right column. Right-click Ethernet then click Properties. Although it's rare, if you use a different Ethernet adapter or yours isn't called Ethernet, select the correct one. If you don't see Ethernet, you probably have one called something similar like Ethernet0 or Ethernet 2. Click the box next to Client for Microsoft Networks. Click OK.

How to Enable the Client in Windows 8 or 7

Control Panel is the easiest way to access network adapters in Windows 8. Open Control Panel. The fastest way to do this is with the Power User Menu. Use the Win+X keyboard shortcut to get there, or right-click the Start button. Click Network and Internet. Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Change adapter settings from the left column. Right-click Ethernet, Local Area Connection, or whichever network adapter Client for Microsoft Networks should be enabled on. Click Properties. Click the box next to Client for Microsoft Networks. Click OK.

How to Enable the Client in Older Versions of Windows

Similar instructions apply to older versions of Windows, but you get to the Properties menu in a slightly different way depending on your operating system. For example, if your computer runs Windows 2000 or Windows XP, the network adapter is found in Network Connections. Open Control Panel from the Start menu. Click Connect To and then Show all connections. Right-click Local Area Connection. Click Properties. Click the box next to Client for Microsoft Windows. Click OK. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Share an Internet Connection in Windows How to Change DNS Servers in Windows How to Share Internet Access How to Connect Chromecast to Hotel Wi-Fi Switch Command Prompt and PowerShell on the Win+X Menu Connecting a PC to a Wireless Home Network How to Share Your Internet Connection on Windows Vista How to Find Your Default Gateway IP Address How to Disable the Windows Firewall in Windows Enable or Disable File and Printer Sharing in Windows How to Stop Meta (Oculus) Home From Automatically Opening How to Install and Setup BASH on Windows 10 How to Enable or Disable Network Connections in Windows How to Fix Windows 11 Ethernet Driver Problems How to Map a Network Drive in Windows 11 How Do I Disable a Device in Device Manager in Windows? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies