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I'm trying to disconnect from a wireless network, but whenever I click "Disconnect", nothing happens. See this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqDrJjU6PMs

I've tried to disable it, and re-enable it but this doesn't work. I've also tried pressing the button on the laptop and this didn't work either.

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Does that happen when you try to click anything else? Has it been happening for long? – KCotreau Jul 28 '11 at 11:30
What type of connection is it, and what type of connection is the one above? – soandos Jul 28 '11 at 12:07
Looks almost like a stuck mouse button or keyboard key. – KCotreau Jul 28 '11 at 12:52

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Make sure you have the Connect automatically when this network is in range checkbox UNCHECKED in the properties of this connection. Open the Network and Sharing Center > Manage wireless networks, then select the network and right click to get the properties.

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You could removing the network from your wireless networks list if you open the Network and Sharing Center > Manage wireless networks, then select the network and click on Remove. You could also try deleting the network...

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I can't uncheck the connect automatically box because it says only the administrator can change it. Although i am an administrator, shouldn't there be a shield next to it and i have to allow the action through UAC? – Erik Jul 28 '11 at 13:39
You might try turning off UAC. [link] (windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/…) – Norah Sep 9 '11 at 19:56
Also, is it possible that you have another wireless manager installed for your wireless adapter? Have you tried creating a new user on the system? With the other user, are you able to disconnect from the wireless network? Did you try updating the drivers for your wireless adapter? – Norah Sep 9 '11 at 20:06

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