Windows 10: Wifi drive is hidden in network adapter in device manage

Discus and support Wifi drive is hidden in network adapter in device manage in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Wifi drive is hidden in network adapter in device manage. I had tried updating driver, booting my laptop with window 10 three times but nothing happed.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by ErPrabinshrestha, Sep 26, 2020.

  1. Wifi drive is hidden in network adapter in device manage


    Wifi drive is hidden in network adapter in device manage. I had tried updating driver, booting my laptop with window 10 three times but nothing happed. I already getting frustration because of it. Its been a week i got this problem.. I dont kn Wifi drive is hidden in network adapter in device manage b0e06b8e-22cf-433c-aec4-b08a35714c5d?upload=true.png ow why is this happening with my laptop.. I am using Ethernet now.. I need it fixed.

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    ErPrabinshrestha, Sep 26, 2020
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  2. WG9
    WG9 Win User

    Wifi adapter disappears - goes 'hidden'


    Running Windows 10 on an Acer laptop. Over the past month, the wifi connection dropped without explanation/warning.

    First time, the adapter was visible in Device Manager (with a yellow triangle next to it). An interent search found the suggestion to uninstall it and restart. That worked.

    Today, the connection dropped again. In Device Manager at first I could not see the wifi adapter listed. I clicked to see hidden devices and found the adapter and the Bluetooth (which I had not noticed was missing).

    I again uninstalled, restarted, and both the wifi and bluetooth have returned.

    Anyone any ideas as to what is happening, why it's happening, and what I need to do, please?

    I have attached a screenshot of the DM windows as it is now, showing the wifi adapter name, etc.

    Thanks very much

    WG
     
  3. Uninstall hidden “Network Adapters” from Device Manager using PowerShell script

    Steps:

    1. Open Device Manager from Control Panel
    2. Select “Show hidden devices” from View menu
    3. Expand “Network adapters”
    4. Find hidden adapters
    Manually these hidden adapters can be uninstall by below steps

    1. Right click on hidden adapter
    2. Click on uninstall.
    3. Click on Ok button.
    How to uninstall these adapters using PowerShell script?

    I have Administrator access still, this code throws error - Remove-ItemProperty : Requested registry access is not allowed.
     
    ShridharKusurkar, Sep 26, 2020
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  4. Wifi drive is hidden in network adapter in device manage

    Windows 10 Wi-Fi issues wifi adapter is hidden in device manager and I can't connect to wifi.

    Hi Kelvin,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently.

    I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

    • Did you make any changes in prior to this issue?

    • Do you get any error when you try to access Internet using your computer?
    As of now, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if that helps.

    • Press "Windows" + "X" and select Device Manager.
    • Click on View and select show hidden devices.
    • Now expand Network adapters, you will see the
      wifi adapter .
    • Enable it by using right click option.
    Please let us know if the issue persist and we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Nachappa C K, Sep 26, 2020
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