Solved Can I delete all these extra Network Adapters?

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Hello

Before i begin some things i'd like to note;


  • I don't do file or printer sharing etc
  • IPv6 has always been disabled on my wireless adapter, I felt no need for it and never had any issues (please correct me if I'm wrong).

As you can see from the image below I have multiple network adapters.

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The 2 Realtek adapters are my Ethernet & Wireless adapters so those are fine, but what on earth are all the other ones? I'm pretty worried so can anyone feel me in.

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Update

From the image below you can see they show up under ipconfig too, I don't want them on my computer so how do i go about removing them?


Note: LAN 2 & 4 are related to the microsoft virtual adapter we saw in the photo above. (no clue what that is/does).

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The white boxes were just a precaution. I'm not very good with computers so it might be pointless, but it's better to be safe than sorry. :cool:

I also went to network connections in control panel and it only shows my Ethernet and my wireless adapter, nothing else shows so I'm not sure why all these adapters are showing up on device manager.


Thanks in advance.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
Those are IPv6 Virtual adapters that are "Hidden". They are added when IPv6 is enabled on any network connection. Removing them, can cause issues when trying to connect to websites that only use IPv6.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
broe23 said:
Those are IPv6 Virtual adapters that are "Hidden". They are added when IPv6 is enabled on any network connection. Removing them, can cause issues when trying to connect to websites that only use IPv6.
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Hello thanks for the reply.

So you're saying all of those adapters are for IPv6?

I was under the impression the virtual adapter was something entirely different. I also am dubious about he ISATAP #2, 3, 4, and 5 adapters (why are there so many?).

I really don't like having unecessary adapters on my laptop so would appreciate as much info as possible on them.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
Read what I posted. They are not unecessary, and not adapters.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
You can delete all but 2 Realtek adapters. If you are unsure, you can disable them at first.
But before deleting them, make sure, that IPv6 is disabled (unchecked) on both Realtek adapters.
Virtual adapters are related to software like Virtual PC, if you were testing some OS, like Windows 10?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo E525
    CPU
    AMD A4-3300M @ 2,0GHz
    Memory
    6GB DDR3 1333MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 6480G 512MB shared
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    WD 465GB
    Cooling
    Fusion Tweaker
    Keyboard
    Logitech K360
    Mouse
    Logitech M705
    Internet Speed
    50/50 MBps
    Browser
    Yandex
    Antivirus
    No AV & No Firewall
    Other Info
    Headphones: Sennheiser RS170
TairikuOkami said:
You can delete all but 2 Realtek adapters. If you are unsure, you can disable them at first.
But before deleting them, make sure, that IPv6 is disabled (unchecked) on both Realtek adapters.
Virtual adapters are related to software like Virtual PC, if you were testing some OS, like Windows 10?
Click to expand...

Actually the ones in question are added when IPv6 is active for the adapter. If they disabled or uninstall the IPv6 virtual adapters, it can keep him from going to websites that use only IPv6.

They all have to stat.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
No need for any worry, it's as it should be.

There are 3 'ghost' instances of Microsoft ISATAP #3,#4,#5 but no worries best just left. You will just find other such instances in your Hidden Devices. Don't pointlessly mess around.
 

My Computer

System One

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