To discontinue the use of a connected workgroup environment, workgroup replication must be disabled. Before disabling workgroup replication, all workgroups must be deleted.  
- In the navigation pane, select Workgroups. 
 
- Right-click and select Disable Workgroup Replication. 
 
- If the subscribing sites have not been deleted check the box to delete the subscribing sites. 
 
- Click OK.