Windows 10: Desktop being listed as an access point while mobile hotspot is off

I found that my desktop is listed as a wifi access point on my phone, but hotspot is off, and I can't connect to it, and it has an unfamiliar name of "DIRECT-7DDESKTOP-EmsslJ". Could this be from some kind of virus or unintended program?

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Windows not discovering mobile hotspot

I think you have already answered both of the other points I would have checked so I have nothing else useful to suggest -
- Your computer can detect other 2.4GHz networks/hotspots
- Other computers can detect your phone's 2.4GHz hotspot

I have deliberately altered some Windows settings to hide unwanted local networks [not just stop any connection to them but hide them from appearing in the list of available networks]. But you have not been taking similar measures or you would have said so.

As a final check, see if your phone's mobile hotspot appears in the list of detected networks using
NirSoft WiFiInfoView

Best of luck,
Denis

 

Windows 10 Mobile Hotspot Not working

Hi,

Your Bluetooth connection may be enabled which prevents you from setting up your mobile hotspot. To have this addressed, we suggest turning off the Bluetooth connection and see if you're able to set up your mobile hotspot. Follow these steps:

• Open Settings and select Devices.
• Click Bluetooth, then toggle it OFF.

Once done, check if you can now turn on your computer's mobile hotspot. Let us know how it goes.

Regards.

 

Turning on Mobile hotspot but showing no internet access

Hello Mansi,
I am Jaspreet Singh.
Please follow the steps listed by John Ado here : https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...