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Hello,

After googling for a couple of hours and only to find the same solution each and every time, I decided to ask here.

Now my problem:

I have Internet Gateway, or ICS, showing up in my Network Connections window.

I want to disable it without uninstalling it from Add/Remove programs since it also disables viewing/sharing files/etc with other computers on my network. (Unless there's a solution for this, and I'm a bit lazy to find it...and tired, of course.)

So please, if you know how to fix this issue, with being able to keep me with Network File/Print Sharing (working), then please help!

Thanks!

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noted the NIC "share" box is already clear, and and correctly pointed at UPnP/SSDP as the usual cause. The "Internet Gateway" entry often comes from the router advertising itself via UPnP/SSDP or from the ICS service running on the PC. The goal is to stop the gateway discovery without touching the services that provide file/print sharing.

Steps to try on the PC (Windows XP/2000/Vista style services):

  1. Open Services (Start -> Run -> services.msc).
  2. Find "SSDP Discovery" (SSDPSRV) and stop it; set Startup type to Manual or Disabled.
  3. Find "UPnP Device Host" (UPNPhost / Universal Plug and Play Device Host) and stop it; set Startup type to Manual or Disabled.
  4. Reboot or restart Network Connections; the Internet Gateway entry should disappear.

Do not disable the "Server" service or uncheck "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" — those are required for LAN sharing. If file sharing stops, re-enable the Server and Workstation services and the File and Printer Sharing binding on the NIC.

Router-side alternative: log into the router web UI and disable UPnP (often under Advanced/NAT/UPnP). Disabling on the router prevents the broadcast from ever reaching PCs. Note: turning off UPnP breaks automatic port-mapping and some device discovery (media servers, DLNA, gaming consoles), so be prepared to set static port forwards where needed.

If the gateway still appears, check whether the "Internet Connection Sharing (SharedAccess)" service is running and stop it if you do not use ICS. After any change, verify file sharing by accessing a LAN share (for example \OtherPCName\Share) so sharing remains functional.

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Member Avatar for DimaYasny

just remove the Share This Connection V from the tickbox in NIC properties

Member Avatar for thace_

It's not ticked.

Member Avatar for DimaYasny

are you sure you have ICS and not a router?

if it's a router, you need to disable the UPnP discovery service

Member Avatar for thace_

UPnP discovery service <- how do i disable this.

And yes, I have a router but I get the "Internet Gateway" stuff in my network properties.

Member Avatar for bobbyraw

you would have to turn it off from the present network connection you have

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