Kill Switch can help you in multiple ways. You can use it to close the internet connection whenever you sense suspicious activity on your internet connection. It has multiple uses and acts as a panic button. You can use it to get out of situations when you need to pull the Ethernet cable.
How to Create a Kill Switch in Windows
Creating a Kill Switch in Windows is pretty easy. You need to follow some of the simple steps given below.
1. Press the Windows Key + I button on your keyboard to open the Windows Settings app.
2. Open the Network & Internet option.
3. Note down the network adapter name you are connected to.
4. Right-click on your desktop and select New > Shortcut.
5. On the Shortcut dialog box, enter the script:
C:\Windows\System32\netsh.exe interface set interface name="XXXX" admin = disabledReplace the XXXX with the network adapter name that you noted in Step 3.
6. Once done, click on the Next button. Next, enter a suitable name for the shortcut. You can name it anything you want, like Kill Switch, Stop Internet, etc.
7. Right-click on the shortcut file and select Properties.
8. Click Advanced.
9. Enable the Run as administrator option on the Advanced Properties and click Ok.
How to Create a Reconnect Switch?
If you want to regain access to the Internet, you need to create a reconnect switch.
1. Right-click on the desktop and select New > Shortcut.
2. On the Shortcut dialog box, enter the script below:
C:\Windows\System32\netsh.exe interface set interface name="XXXX" admin = enabledReplace ‘XXXX’ with your network adapter name.
3. Once you’ve completed this, click the Next button, name the shortcut Reconnect or Connect to the Internet, and click Finish.
4. Right-click on the shortcut and select Properties.
5. Click Advanced.
6. On the Advanced Properties page, check the Run as administrator and click OK.
This guide explains how to create an internet kill switch in Windows. If you have any questions, let us know in the comment box below.
