Windows 10: Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer (Code 45)

GEO laptop won't connect to wifi and doesn't even show any available networks.

In Device Manager, wifi direct virtual adapter 1 and 2 status says: Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer (Code 45)

In Network properties: all networks are disconnected and not present

I have:

- been through this page

- tried a network reset

- reset the wifi (it works for all of my other devices)
- turned on network discovery
- ran troubleshooter = "windows could not detect a properly installed network adapter. If you have a network adapter, you will need to re-install the driver." "Windows could not find a driver for your network adapter"

- did this from another forum but it didn't work:

"edit power plan" opening up "change advance power settings" and putting the wireless adapter at maximum performance

- Internet properties, set up an internet connection = "windows did not detect any networking hardware"

- disabled firewall and virus protection



I'm not sure what else I can do!

:)

 

Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45) How do I reconnect?

Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45) How do I reconnect?

 

Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45)

hello... i wish i could start hotspot( hosted network ) on my pc...i noticed that MICROSOFT VIRTUAL HOSTED NETWORK ADAPTER is missing...i reinstalled the OS ..after it if found the adapter but saying" Currently, this hardware device is not connected
to the computer. (Code 45)"...please help..here i'm attaching a screenshot.

 

Error code 45 hardware device is not connected

Hi Anne,

Sorry for the inconvenience that you are getting error message:

Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45)

To fix this problem, reconnect this hardware device to the computer.

This error occurs if a device that was previously connected to the computer is no longer connected. To resolve this problem, reconnect this hardware device to the computer.

A. We need to check if there is any corruption with the hard drive that you are using.

Try these steps to run the hardware troubleshooter and check.

• Type troubleshooting in the search bar and click on troubleshooter.
• Click view all in the left panel. Select ‘Hardware and devices’ and follow the on-screen instructions.

B. You may also try the steps to uninstall the sound, video and controller drivers and check.

1. Press "Windows Logo” + “X” keys on the keyboard.

2. Click on “Device Manager” from that list.

3. Right click on the driver and then select “Uninstall”. On the un-installation window, if you have an option: “Delete the driver software for this device” Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete it and then restart the computer if prompted.

4. After the restart, please go ahead with the next steps to install the latest drivers and check if that resolves the issue.

Also refer to the following Wiki article created by Andre Da Costa on
How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10.

How to: Install and Update Hardware Drivers in Windows 10

Hope this helps. Get back to us with an update of audio output devices. We are happy to help!