Windows 10: Mobile Hotspot doesn´t work / keeps loading after changes in network adapter

Hello, I used the mobile hotspot and it worked fine.Then I unchecked some settings in the network adapter "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #2", because I thought I could speed up the connection by unchecking some settings like "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" I mean the settings shown in this screenshot. Now the mobile hotspot doesn´t work anymore and I can´t revert the settings because the Wi-Fi Direct network adapter doesn´t show anymore in the network connections like here.Now when I go to the mobile hotspot settings, it just keeps loading and doesnt show the On/Of

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Mobile Hotspot

We appreciate that you have tried the suggested steps above. Have you tried to connect other devices to the mobile hotspot on your PC?

Since the issue is still the same, we suggest that you uninstall/reinstall the network adapter driver and check if this will resolve the issue. Follow the steps below:

• 
  Press Windows key + X and click on
  Device manager.
  
• 
  Locate for Network adaptor and click on it expand it.
  
• 
  Right click on the device and click on
  uninstall.
  
• 
  Once you are done uninstalling the driver, restart the computer. It will automatically install the generic network adapter driver.
  

We can also update the network adapter driver. Skip step 3 from the above steps and right click on the device and click on update.

Feel free to post back for any updates.

 

Mobile hotspot No network access

Hi,

To fix the issue, we suggest that you follow these steps:

• Connect your PC to your WiFi.
• Right-click on the WiFi tray and click on Open network and sharing center.
• Click on Change adapter settings which is present at the left side of the window.
• Right-click on your WiFi and click on Properties, then click on the
  Sharing tab.
• Check the box next to Allow other network to connect through this computer's internet and
  Allow other network users to control or disable the shared internet and click
  OK.
  
• Go to Settings > Network & Internet >
  Mobile Hotspot and turn it on.
  
  
• After you turn on the hotspot, go back to the Change adapter settings window. You will find a connection called
  Local area connection* 20. The number 20 may differ.
• Do step 4 again. In Sharing tab below the first checkbox, select the
  Local area connection* 20 from the drop-down.
  

Regards.

 

Mobile Hotspot Problem

To isolate your concern, we recommend that you reconfigure your mobile hotspot to make things work. We suggest that you uninstall the network adapter through device manager. To do this, follow the steps below:

• Right-click on the Start Menu.
• Select Device Manager.
• Look for Network adapters and click on it to expand.
• Right-click from the network device and click on Properties.
• Go to Driver tab and select Uninstall.
• Restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Note that Windows 10 includes native drivers for your network adapter. It will be reinstalled automatically.
• In the Search box, type
  Settings and press Enter.
• Click on Network and Internet.
• Select Mobile Hotspot.
• Turn on Mobile Hotspot.
• Reconfigure your Wi-Fi name and its password.
• Reconnect your devices and check if the issue persists.

Give us an update with the outcome.