Windows 10: I got like 12 times Microsoft virtual adapter in the device manager is it normal ?

I have a question is it normal to have like 12 time Windows virtual adapter in the device manager list ? (some are active some are not)


Because I have issues with usb wifi dongle not working correctly (I have three different ones, good quality and all are from a different brand)


I Don't know where to look to get Windows to work my usb wifi dongle correctly.


Issues are disconnecting, not connecting at the start and slow wifi


Thanks

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Microsoft hosted network virtual adapter missing from device manager

Hello King,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I request you to try the below steps:

• Press "Windows" + "X" and select Device Manager.
• Click on View and select show hidden devices.
• Now expand Network adapters, you will see
  Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter.
• Enable it by using right click option.

I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



Thank you.

 

Microsoft virtual miniport adapter does not show up in windows 10's device manager

Hi Akhila,

Thank you for giving us an opportunity to assist you with the query.

I understand the inconvenience caused, now that you have me with you let me take care of this.

I would like to inform you that, with the driver in Windows 10, the Microsoft virtual miniport adapter will not show separately in Device Manager.

You may try to roll back the driver and check

Follow the steps:

• In the search box on the taskbar, type Device Manager, and then select
  Device Manager from the list of results.
• In Device Manager, select Network adapters > the network adapter name.
• Right-click (or press and hold) the network adapter, and then select
  Rollback Driver Software

Hope it helps

Let us know the status, we are glad to assist you further.

 

"Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter" not found in Device Manager!

Hi Mehedi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community forums. We are glad to help you.

Try these steps and check:

a. Press Windows key + X type Devmgmt.msc to open device manager.

b. Click on view and press on "show hidden devices".

c. Go down to the list of devices and expand the node "Network Devices" .

d. Find an adapter with the name "Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter" and then right click on it.

e. Select Enable

f. This will enable the AdHoc created connection, it should appear in the network connections in Network and Sharing Center, if the AdHoc network connection is not appear then open elevated command prompt and apply this command "netsh wlan stop hostednetwork"
without quotations.

g. After this, the connection should appear.

If the issue persists, try this:

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key + X, select Control panel.
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
• Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.

Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist.

Regards,

Jenith