# Removing Existing Adapters

Before you remove an adapter from the computer:

1. Make sure the adapter is not a member of a team. If the adapter is a member of a team, remove the adapter from the team.
2. Follow the directions below which are specific to the computer's operating system.

## Windows* 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me

If you are replacing an existing adapter with a PRO/100 adapter, follow these steps before physically removing the adapter card:

1. Double-click My Computer.

2. Double-click Control Panel.

3. Double-click System.

4. Click the Device Manager tab.

5. Double-click Network Adapters.

6. Select the adapter driver listed below the Network Adapters group and click Remove.

7. Click OK.

8. Follow the instructions in the section Put the Adapter in the Computer.

## Removing an Existing Adapter in Windows 2000*

If you are replacing an existing adapter with a PRO/100 adapter, follow these steps before physically removing the adapter:

> 1. Double-click My Computer.

> 2. Double-click Control Panel.

> 3. Double-click System.

> 4. Click the Hardware tab.

> 5. Click the Device Manager button.

> 6. Double-click Network Adapters.

> 7. Right-click on the listing for the adapter you want to remove and click Uninstall.

> 8. Click OK.

> 9. Follow the instructions in the section Put the Adapter in the Computer.

## Removing an Existing Adapter in Windows NT*

1. From the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.

2. Click the Adapters tab.

3. Under the "Network Adapters" field, highlight the adapter you’re removing and click the Remove button.

4. Click OK.

5. Follow the instructions in the section Put the Adapter in the Computer.

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