Windows 10: Can't check properties for any of the network adapters and can't install any drivers for...

Problem #1:

I have 3 Network adapters Ethernet, Wireless and Bluetooth

All of them was working fine I have connection to Internet except

When I right click on ANY of my network adapters and then on Properties, I am getting error "An unexpected error occurred":




If I try to disable any of the network adapters, I am getting error "It is not possible to disable connection at this time. This connection may be using one or more protocols that do not support Plug-and-Play, or it may have initiated by another user or the system account":




One of the suggestions to fix this issue was to remove device and reinstall it in device manager.

I decided to try with Wireless adapter first to see if that will work.

I was able to uninstall device successfully.


Problem #2:


When I try to scan for hardware changes, system fails to install the device back.




Then I try to Update driver. Windows finds the driver, but fails to install it.







I have checked SetupAPI.dev.log file and found that Windows was trying to install one driver first but "Unable to configure device, falling back to standard device installation" and standard device installation also failed with error:

!!! dvi: Add Service: Failed to modify existing service 'vwifibus'.
!!! dvi: Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.
!!! dvi: Error while installing services.
!!! dvi: Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.
!!! dvi: Cleaning up failed installation
!!! dvi: Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.
dvi: {Install DEVICE exit 0x00000002}

The error message about file not found is misleading as I can see that file is present in location where system is looking for it:

Image Path = \SystemRoot\System32\drivers\vwifibus.sysCould it be an access issue?

I ran full Virus scan and sfc /scannow no errors was found



Also I was trying to download and install drivers from manufacture site and still getting same errors.


I think errors that I am getting for issue #1 somehow related to issue #2. And if I uninstall any of my currently working adapters, I wont be able to install them back.


The full driver installation log is below.



dvi: {Install Device - PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3165&SUBSYS_44108086&REV_79\4&D25D8D3&0&00E2} 21:10:37.392
dvi: Device Status: 0x01802400, Problem: 0x1c 0x00000000
dvi: Parent device: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A292&SUBSYS_07DC1028&REV_F0\3&11583659&0&E2
dvi: {Configure Device - PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3165&SUBSYS_44108086&REV_79\4&D25D8D3&0&00E2} 21:10:37.395
dvi: Device Status: 0x01802400, Problem: 0x1c 0x00000000
dvi: Parent device: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A292&SUBSYS_07DC1028&REV_F0\3&11583659&0&E2
sto: {Configure Driver Package: C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\netwtw04.inf_amd64_a292ac43f337428d\netwtw04.inf}
sto: Source Filter = pci\ven_8086&dev_3165&subsys_44108086
inf: Class GUID = {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
inf: Class Options = Configurable
inf: {Configure Driver: IntelR Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165}
inf: Section Name = Install_MPCIEX_DELLM2_3165_AC_HMC_WINT_64_AC
inf: {Add Service: Netwtw04}
inf: Start Type = 3
inf: Service Type = 1
inf: Error Control = 1
inf: Image Path = \SystemRoot\System32\drivers\Netwtw04.sys
inf: Display Name = ___ IntelR Wireless Adapter Driver for Windows 10 - 64 Bit
inf: Group = NDIS
inf: Updated service 'Netwtw04'.
inf: {Add Service: exit0x00000000}
inf: {Add Service: vwifibus}
inf: Start Type = 3
inf: Service Type = 1
inf: Error Control = 1
inf: Image Path = \SystemRoot\System32\drivers\vwifibus.sys
inf: Display Name = @%SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\vwifibus.sys,-257
inf: Description = @%SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\vwifibus.sys,-258
!!! inf: Failed to query service description. Error = 0x00000002
inf: {Add Service: exit0x00000002}
inf: {Configure Driver: exit0x00000002}
!!! sto: Failed to configure driver package. Error = 0x00000002
sto: {Configure Driver Package: exit0x00000002}
dvi: {Configure Device - exit0x00000002} 21:10:37.470
! dvi: Unable to configure device, falling back to standard device installation.
dvi: {DIF_ALLOW_INSTALL} 21:10:37.471
dvi: Default installer: Enter 21:10:37.472
dvi: Default installer: Exit
dvi: {DIF_ALLOW_INSTALL - exit0xe000020e} 21:10:37.473
dvi: {DIF_INSTALLDEVICEFILES} 21:10:37.475
dvi: Default installer: Enter 21:10:37.475
dvi: Default installer: Exit
dvi: {DIF_INSTALLDEVICEFILES - exit0x00000000} 21:10:37.479
flq: File 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\IntelIHVRouter04.dll' pruned from copy.
flq: Copying 'C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\netwtw04.inf_amd64_a292ac43f337428d\Netwtw04.sys' to 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\Netwtw04.sys'.
flq: Copying 'C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\netwtw04.inf_amd64_a292ac43f337428d\Netwfw04.dat' to 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\Netwfw04.dat'.
dvi: {DIF_REGISTER_COINSTALLERS} 21:10:37.656
dvi: Reset Device: Resetting device configuration. 21:10:37.657
dvi: Reset Device: Resetting device configuration completed. 21:10:37.658
dvi: Default installer: Enter 21:10:37.658
inf: {Install from INF Section - Install_MPCIEX_DELLM2_3165_AC_HMC_WINT_64_AC.CoInstallers} 21:10:37.659
inf: Flags - 0x001001ee
inf: {Install from INF Section - exit0x00000000} 21:10:37.660
dvi: Default installer: Exit
dvi: {DIF_REGISTER_COINSTALLERS - exit0x00000000} 21:10:37.661
dvi: {DIF_INSTALLINTERFACES} 21:10:37.661
dvi: Default installer: Enter 21:10:37.662
dvi: Default installer: Exit
dvi: {DIF_INSTALLINTERFACES - exit0x00000000} 21:10:37.663
dvi: {DIF_INSTALLDEVICE} 21:10:37.663
dvi: Default installer: Enter 21:10:37.664
dvi: {Install DEVICE}
inf: {Install from INF Section - Install_MPCIEX_DELLM2_3165_AC_HMC_WINT_64_AC} 21:10:37.666
inf: Flags - 0x001005ee
! inf: Value 'DriverDesc' should not be set directly.
inf: {Install from INF Section - exit0x00000000} 21:10:37.770
inf: {Install from INF Section - VWiFiBus.CopyFiles} 21:10:37.770
inf: Flags - 0x001005ee
inf: {Install from INF Section - exit0x00000000} 21:10:37.771
inf: {Install from INF Section - Install_MPCIEX_DELLM2_3165_AC_HMC_WINT_64_AC.Hw} 21:10:37.772
inf: Flags - 0x00100004
inf: {Install from INF Section - exit0x00000000} 21:10:37.773
inf: {Install from INF Section - VWiFiBus.PnPFilterRegistration.HW} 21:10:37.773
inf: Flags - 0x00100004
inf: {Install from INF Section - exit0x00000000} 21:10:37.774
dvi: {Writing Device Properties}
dvi: Strong Name=oem51.inf:077b9133640fefe8:Install_MPCIEX_DELLM2_3165_AC_HMC_WINT_64_AC:19.51.28.1ci\ven_8086&dev_3165&subsys_44108086
dvi: {Writing Device Properties - Complete}
inf: AddService=Netwtw04,2,NIC_Service_WINT_64,Common_EventLog_WINT_64 netwtw04.inf line 2873
dvi: Add Service: Modified existing service 'Netwtw04'.
inf: {Install from INF Section - NIC_Service_WINT_64} 21:10:37.783
inf: Flags - 0x00100004
inf: {Install from INF Section - exit0x00000000} 21:10:37.784
inf: {Install from INF Section - Common_EventLog_WINT_64} 21:10:37.784
inf: Flags - 0x00100004
inf: {Install from INF Section - exit0x00000000} 21:10:37.785
inf: AddService=vwifibus,,vwifibus_Service_Inst netvwifibus.inf line 76
!!! dvi: Add Service: Failed to modify existing service 'vwifibus'.
!!! dvi: Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.
!!! dvi: Error while installing services.
!!! dvi: Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.
!!! dvi: Cleaning up failed installation
!!! dvi: Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.
dvi: {Install DEVICE exit 0x00000002}
!!! dvi: Cleaning up failed installation 00000002
!!! dvi: Default installer: failed
!!! dvi: Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.
dvi: {DIF_INSTALLDEVICE - exit0x00000002} 21:10:37.795
!!! dvi: Error00000002 installing device!
! dvi: Queueing up error report for device install failure.
dvi: {Install Device - exit0x00000002} 21:10:37.799
dvi: {Core Device Install - exit0x00000002} 21:10:37.799
ump: {Plug and Play Service: Device Install exit00000002}
!!! ndv: Device install failed for device.
!!! ndv: Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.
ndv: Installing NULL driver.
dvi: {Plug and Play Service: Device Install for PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3165&SUBSYS_44108086&REV_79\4&D25D8D3&0&00E2}
! dvi: Installing NULL driver!

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network adapters

Hi, Michael.



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

As per my understanding, you may be facing an issue with your driver updates.

I suggest that you perform the steps mentioned below and check if it helps you resolve your issue.



Method 1: Network troubleshooting

• • • On the search bar type “Troubleshooting”
    • Click on “Network and Internet”
    • Click on “Network Adapter” and run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Download and install the latest firmware updates for the Network adapter

Follow these steps to un-install the drivers:

• On the search bar type “ Device Manager”
• On the left pane locate “Network Adapter” and expand by clicking on it
• Right on the “ Network driver” option and click “Uninstall’
• Download the latest Wireless network adapter driver setup file from the manufacturer’s website and install it.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community

 

Install a driver for your network adapter

Go to the list of network adapters in the control panel, turn of the lan and turn it on again. See if that helps.

 

DisplayLink Network Adapter NCM not working after Windows 10 upgrade

Hi Adrian,,

Thank you for using Windows 10.

We understand your concern suggest you to perform the following methods and check:

Method 1:

Run the Network Troubleshooter and check if that helps.Here is the steps:

• 
  Click on Start button and type
  Troubleshoot and select Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Click on Network and Internet, click on
  Network Adapter.
  
• 
  Follow the onscreen instructions.
  

Method 2:

Update the Network Adapter driver. Here is the steps:

• 
  Press Windows+X key on your desktop and select
  Device Manager.
  
• 
  Locate Network drivers, expand, right click and click
  on Update.
  
  If it doesn’t help, then I would suggest you to
  uninstall and re-install the Network Adapter drivers
  in compatibility mode. Here is the steps:
  

• Go to your manufacturer’s website
  and download the Driver’s setup file for your computer.
• Press Windows Key + R on your desktop screen to go to run box.
• Type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter.
• Under Driver, expand, then right click and select
  Uninstall.
• If you are prompted to Confirm then Confirm.
• Go to the location where you had saved your downloaded setup files of the drivers and
  right click, then select Properties.
• Select Compatibility Tab.
• Place a check mark next to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop down list.
• Let the driver to install and then check the functionality.

Keep us informed about the status of the issue and let us know if you need further assistance and we’ll be happy to help you.