Hello! Windows Server is a safe and comprehensive operating system. In fact, it is full of roles and functions that facilitate administration. However, some configurations must be stable. In that category enter the network configurations. Logically, from this section files and resources are shared for users. However, if the IP address is changed, then the network configuration of the server changes. As a result, network management services are disabled. Under those circumstances, the action of the server administrator is necessary. In fact, only with these privileges is it possible to check the current status of the connection. In addition to other tasks such as setting the static IP address and adjusting DNS. However, access to the resource is likely to be limited. Then the user cannot change the network adapter options in Windows Server 2019/2016. Don’t worry, we’ll tell you how to fix it!
Entering the network adapter configuration.
Recently my server connection started to show flaws. As a result, there was a change in the IP address. This resulted in limited access to the network. For that reason, I started trying to solve the problem. Consequently, I wanted to go in and check the network properties. But when trying to modify the properties of the adapter, the following error message jumped.
After several minutes of research, I was able to find the solution. In the first place, click on Network and Sharing Center.
A section of the Control Panel will be immediately displayed. Please click on Change Adapter Settings.
From there it is possible to access the properties of the adapter. And as a consequence, carry out the management tasks. However, the ideal is to open this option directly using the first step mentioned.
How to change network adapter properties in Windows Server 2019/2016
To enable this control definitively, we will use the Windows Server policy editor. With this in mind, press the Win+Q combination and type in the following:
gpedit.msc
Once there, please follow the next path: Computer Configuration>Windows Settings>Security Settings>Security Options. Now, please scroll down to get the so-called policy: User Cccount Control: Admin Approval Mode for Built-In Administrator Account. Then double-click on it to edit it.
As you can see, the policy is disabled. Consequently, you only have to enable it.
Then, you just have to restart the server to set the changes. After that, you can access the properties of the adapter directly.
Ultimately we have been able to resolve the error I cannot change network adapter options in Windows Server 2019/2016. This speeds up the management of the server. Please note that it should be as smooth and stable as possible. All right, that’s it for now. See you later!
