Windows 10: Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter missing in Device Manager of Windows 10

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Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter helps you turn on or off virtual Wi-Fi or wireless network on your Windows 10 computer. However, if you cannot find it or Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter is missing in Device Manager, here is how you can show or enable it. Here are some simple tips and tricks to […]

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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 hosted network virtual adapter missing from device manager

That's what I'm trying to say, after clicking show hidden devices its still not there. Also when I get on command and type the words to show drives under hosted network it says "no"

 

microsoft hosted network virtual adapter

Hi Sayan,

I too, had uninstalled the Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter, since I was unable to create a hotspot from the computer. After restarting, I was hoping for the adapter to be visible/present in the device manager, as it happens when we
uninstall a USB Controller.

However, after restarting, the adapter is not seen in the Network adapters list, and also not found under the
Other list, as you suggested above. This was checked after enabling view for hidden devices. Also, there is
no yellow alert symbol near any adapter.

I have also restored the computer to an earlier restore point, but the adapter is still not seen !

Since, the Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter itself is not found in the list, there is no way to update the driver software for it.

Hotspot creation has worked for me many times since I've upgraded to Windows 10, and I need it to keep working as before.

Request you to help !

Thank you.

Also, Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter is not associated with a hardware, is it ?