Disabling the internet via a BAT/EXE

SeanKev

Hey, I'd love some help.

I'm looking for a a batch/exe file that will disable the internet completely. (CMD)

I want to put it in All Programs/Startup
When I remove it, the internet will be back to normal.

It'd also be great if it could run in the Background.

Biggins

Would any of the following help?

http://download.cnet.com/Slawdog-Smart-Shutdown/3000-2344_4-10064984.html

http://download.cnet.com/Internet-Lock/3000-2085_4-10406625.html

http://download.cnet.com/Internet-Protector/3000-2381_4-10074608.html

SeanKev

Biggins wrote: »

Would any of the following help?

http://download.cnet.com/Slawdog-Smart-Shutdown/3000-2344_4-10064984.html

http://download.cnet.com/Internet-Lock/3000-2085_4-10406625.html

http://download.cnet.com/Internet-Protector/3000-2381_4-10074608.html

I'm trying to do it slyly on my niece, no programs but thanks.

I'm looking for a simple Command that will disable the internet until I remove it from /Startup.

Biggins

Just go into the "msconfig" set-up in the "Run" box and disable any net services from there at start-up.

Dublin_Gunner

SeanKev wrote: »

Hey, I'd love some help.

I'm looking for a a batch/exe file that will disable the internet completely. (CMD)

I want to put it in All Programs/Startup
When I remove it, the internet will be back to normal.

It'd also be great if it could run in the Background.

Turn off the router?

SeanKev

Dublin_Gunner wrote: »

Turn off the router?

She's not 3.

Auvers

just give the PC a made up DNS address and remove it when you want to browse

http://www.shivaranjan.com/2007/07/15/windows-quick-tip-how-to-create-a-batch-file-for-changing-network-settings/

Dublin_Gunner

SeanKev wrote: »

She's not 3.

Who's not 3? You never stated for what reason you wanted the internet disabled.

If it is to prevent someone else using the internet, you can set up a profile for them, and use parental controls to control what they can / can't do.

neacy69

Mac addresss filtering on the router?

add the mac address to the allowed list on the router when you want to use the interent and remove when you dont....most routers have mac address filters

ronkmonster

SeanKev wrote: »

I'm trying to do it slyly on my niece, no programs but thanks.

I'm looking for a simple Command that will disable the internet until I remove it from /Startup.

Disable the lan connection in Windows
(depends on how computer literate she is - she might figure it out)

mickoneill30

This looks like it'll do what you want.

Using Devcon to disable a device on the command line.

http://www.experts-exchange.com/OS/Miscellaneous/Q_20708207.html

Edit:

Even easier

netsh interface set interface "local area connection" admin= disabled
netsh interface set interface "local area connection" admin= enabled

Your network connection could be called something different so if it's not called local area connection then change it appropriately.

ronkmonster

What is she figures out what you did and turns it on and off on her own.

An actual filtering program would be a better solution. Maybe with only a whitelist of allowed sites

Biggins

Zonealarm comes with a feature to disable the internet by a switch.
Zonealarm also can come with password protection to it too to stop her from entering back in and turning it on!

The downside is that you will have to pay for Zonealarm.

maglite

MAC or IP based filters on the router. Just set it up to not allow the laptop ip to conect to the internet. You can turn it on and off and have time based restrictions.

No internet between 4 and 7 to encourage homework.... if your evil enough, or have it work on just odd hours...

Overheal

I *have* CMD shortcuts on my Home Desktop to do exactly this.

If you havent figured it out in the next 12 hours I'll put them up.