One-click modes
Wired only, wireless only, enable all, or disable all. The destructive option asks for confirmation first.
Windows 10 / 11 · Portable · Open source
Switch networks in one click.
When your ISP poisons DNS, blocks traffic, or resets the connection, jump to a hotspot without digging through Windows settings.
WinAdapterSwitcher
Connected · Wi-Fi
Tray
Wireless network
WLAN · Connected
Switched to wireless
Wired adapter disabled
Why this exists
Built for the moment your connection breaks.
DNS poisoning, blocked traffic, and connection resets are a daily reality on some networks. The fix is usually a hotspot — but Windows makes you click through Settings every time.
The daily annoyance
“My ISP breaks DNS, blocks traffic, or resets the connection. Switching to a hotspot should not take ten clicks.”
WinAdapterSwitcher was built from that exact workflow: keep the common network fixes one right-click away, and leave the deeper controls in a small, readable settings window.
The problem
Windows buries adapter controls.
Settings → Network & Internet → Advanced network settings → More network adapter options → right-click → Disable/Enable.
The fix
Two tray actions cover the common cases.
Wired only and wireless only enable one side and disable the other. Everything else is one more click away.
Features
Small tool. Complete control.
No installer, no background service, no account. Just a tray icon and the network controls you actually use.
Per-adapter control
See every adapter on the system and toggle exactly the one you need, without changing the rest.
Eight languages
简体中文, 繁體中文, English, 日本語, 한국어, Deutsch, Français, Español. Follows Windows on first run.
Auto-start that works
Uses a highest-privilege scheduled task, so Windows does not silently block the app at sign-in.
CLI and shortcuts
Use --wired, --wifi, --enable NAME, and --disable NAME from scripts, shortcuts, or scheduled tasks.
Portable and private
One exe, config next to it, no installer, no telemetry, no network calls. Delete the folder to remove it.
How it works
From download to switched network in seconds.
No setup wizard. The first run detects adapters automatically and saves them next to the exe.
01
Download and unzip
Grab the release zip and extract it anywhere. There is no installer.
02
Run the exe
Approve the UAC prompt once so Windows allows adapter changes.
03
Use the tray
Right-click the icon and pick a mode. Double-click for settings.
PS> .\WinAdapterSwitcher.exe --wifi # wireless only PS> .\WinAdapterSwitcher.exe --wired # wired only PS> .\WinAdapterSwitcher.exe --enable "Ethernet"
Download
Ready when your connection isn't.
Portable build for Windows 10 and Windows 11. No installer, no account, no telemetry.
- Windows 10 / 11
- .NET Framework 4.8
- ~54 KB zip
- MIT licensed
FAQ
Good to know.
Do I need administrator rights?
Yes. Windows requires elevation to enable or disable network adapters. The exe declares requireAdministrator, so Windows shows a UAC prompt at launch.
Does it install anything?
No. It is a single portable exe. If you enable auto-start, it creates one scheduled task for the current user. Turning auto-start off removes that task.
Does it collect data?
No. The app has no network access, telemetry, or ads. Settings are stored in config.ini next to the exe.
Why a scheduled task for auto-start?
Windows is unreliable when launching elevated apps from the Run key. A highest-privilege logon task starts reliably without an extra UAC prompt.
Can I use it from scripts?
Yes. Use the command-line flags. If the app is already running, the command is forwarded to the existing instance.