Windows 10: Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter has a problem - windows 10

Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter has a problem


Windows 10


I have lost wi-fi.


Does anyone know how to fix this?


Thanks

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Wi-Fi virtual adapter

I am unable to create a wi-fi hotspot on my laptop (HP pavillion ab-032tx model) after upgrading to windows 10. I cannot find Microsoft WI-Fi direct Virtual adapter in the listed adapters (control pannel->network sharing center) . However Microsoft Wi-Fi
direct Virtual adapter and Microsoft Wi-Fi direct Virtual adapter #2 are listed in hidden drivers (device manager-> view tab, faded icons). Upon checking for hardware changes, there are no unkown devices being shown. Microsoft Wi-Fi direct Virtual adapter
#3 is also found in the view tab , but its icon is not faded. All my drivers are updated. Still i am unable to create a hotspot. Pl help me with the same.

 

Microsoft Direct Virtual Wi-Fi Adapter

How can I remove Microsoft Virtual Direct Wi Fi Adapter.

I see under device manager I see Microsoft virtual direct wi fi adapter. If I remove it, delete it , it comes back. I can only disable it.

This is what I know and I investigated to find out.

**** This is a feature which is used to create hotspot make the pc/laptop as a hotspot for other computers to connect to or covertly connect to the computer. ( my issue on my laptop ).

problem:

when I do ipconfig/all it list a Microsoft Direct virtual Wi-Fi Adapter as active. even though I never activated this, I don't even know how to activate this.

I am try to deactivate virtual adapter. I am not able to do .

I tried using netsh wlan disallow.., it doesn't work. it the virtual adapter stays activated.

I also tried network reset, no change.

I formatted hard drive and reinstalled windows. no change.

I used recovery media to wipe out hard drive and install the factory defaults. no effect.

I have windows 10 home edition. ( this windows is not even compatible with hyper-v virtual features.

I AM UNABLE TO REMOVE OR DE-ACTIVATE THIS VIRTUAL ADAPTER.

I have contacted Lenovo, they couldn't help me.

I called couple of support professional website they couldn't help they didn't know much about network/adapters.

need help!!!

 

Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter

Hi Stephan,



Thank you for your interest in windows 10.

We understand that, you face issues with Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter on Windows 10 and I'd certainly help you, to resolve the issue.

Wi-Fi network adapters that support Wi-Fi Direct (WFD) must be configured to allow the power state to be turned off by Windows. If the power state cannot be changed by Windows, the "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter"
will not be bound to the physical interface after resume and will be removed by a timeout.

Please refer to the Microsoft article link below, to fix your issue and check, if it works.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2863207

Note: Applies to Windows 10.

Please feel free to contact us, if you face any issues with Windows.



Thank you.