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How to download Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter driver
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Updated onApril 22, 2024
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A wide range of users have reported trying to create aWi-Fi hotspoton their Windows 10 PC without success.
This is extremely frustrating for users, as the situation seems to be created by the newWindows 10update.
Here is what one user had to say about this issue onMicrosoft Answers:
I couldn’t find Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter under Network Adapters in Device Manager which is essential for creating aWi-Fi Hotspot. From where could I download Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual AdapterDriver?
Even though there isn’t an official way to download the missing driver as of now, in this article we will explore some of the best methods to deal with this issue.
So, once again, there is actually no way to download Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter drivers.
However, in this article, we’ll tell you what alternative methods you can use to fix the issue where you can’t create aWi-Fi hotspoton your computer.
How can I fix the Network Virtual Adapter onWindows 10?
1. Un-hide the device from your PC
Sometimes, devices and their drivers can be hidden, so you can’t see them in Device Manager. Perform the steps above to uncover them and update them.
2. Update your drivers
Using dedicateddriver updating softwareto update your driver may be the best solution in order to avoid any risk of damaging something in your computer.
There’s no easier way of doing that than using a specialized driver updating tool that can fix your problem in seconds.
3. Use WLAN auto config
Some users claim that they solved this issue by starting the WLAN AutoConfig service so try that out by performing the steps above.
4. Change value in Registry Editor
Changing the Registry value for the HostedNetworkSettings parameter can fix this issue so make sure you perform the steps above to do that.
5. Use the Microsoft Store app to bypass missing Hosted Network Support
In this article, we explored the best troubleshooting methods to try and fix the missing Network Virtual Adapter driver on Windows 10, and in the end, we explored an easy workaround for this issue.
Make sure to follow the steps presented in this article in the order that they were written, in order to avoid causing any other issues with your Windows 10 PC.
Since this is an issue caused by problematic drivers, you should check ourbest driver update software for Windows 10list and get yourself a great tool for that.
Please feel free to let us know if this article helped you solve your issue, by using the comment section found below.
More about the topics:Fix Driver issues,Wi-Fi
Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
