Windows 10: Too many virtual adapters???

Discus and support Too many virtual adapters??? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; So I've noticed a whole bunch of virtual networks on my desktop PC been created since sometime that I wasn't aware of it. There are only two physical... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by BlackJacques, Nov 8, 2020.

  1. BLACKJACQUES
    BlackJacques Win User

    Too many virtual adapters???


    So I've noticed a whole bunch of virtual networks on my desktop PC been created since sometime that I wasn't aware of it. There are only two physical network adapters here, a 1Gb/s Ethernet, and an AC1200 WiFi. Three physicals if you count the Bluetooth adapter I never do. But there's about 6 new virtual adapters which were apparently created by Microsoft's Hyper-V. Here's the list of virtual Ethernet adapters that have been create along with their IPv4 addresses.

    adapter namedescriptionIP address
    vEthernet Default SwitchHyper-V Virtual Ethernet Adapter172.20.192.1
    vEthernet Ethernet 3Hyper-V Virtual Ethernet Adapter #2192.168.208.1
    vEthernet New Virtual SwitchHyper-V Virtual Ethernet Adapter #6192.168.1.200
    vEthernet EthernetHyper-V Virtual Ethernet Adapter #3172.20.160.1
    vEthernet vEthernet New Hyper-V Virtual Ethernet Adapter #4172.25.0.1
    vEthernet Ethernet 2Hyper-V Virtual Ethernet Adapter #5172.18.112.1

    Needless to say, all of these adapters are completely confusing, and troubleshooting them is becoming troublesome.

    Also I noticed that there are apparently two separate virtual WiFi network adapters too! There's only one actual WiFi adapter.

    adapter namedescriptionIP address
    Local Area Connection* 2Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #3no IP disconnected
    Local Area Connection* 3Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #4no IP disconnected

    Any idea what all of these are used for and if it's possible trim away some of them?

    :)
     
    BlackJacques, Nov 8, 2020
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  2. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User

    virtual wifi adapter

    Hi Sri,



    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    Reinstall the drivers for your Wireless Network adapter.

    • Click Start. In the Start Search box type "devmgmt.msc" and press Enter.
    • Expand "Network Adapters", double-click on the entry of the Network adapters.
    • Click the tab "Driver", click "Uninstall".
    • Click Start. In the Start Search box type "appwiz.cpl" and press Enter.
    • Remove the entries related to the Wireless Network adapter.
    I suggest you to follow the suggestion provided by Andre Da Costa replied on June 4, 2015 from the below link and check if it helps.

    Broadcom Virtual Wireless Adapter Incompatible with Windows 10

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Nov 8, 2020
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  3. MONICA CAM
    Monica Cam Win User
    How to permanently disable ms virtual wifi adapter

    Hi,

    You may permanently disable the Virtual Network Adapter and Virtual Wifi Adapter by deleting it completely from the Network and Sharing Center.

    To do this, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + X on your keyboard.
    • Select Control Panel.
    • Click Network and Internet.
    • On the left-side, click Change adapter settings.
    • Right click on the name of the adapter, then choose Delete.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Monica Cam, Nov 8, 2020
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  4. ARTISHELAR
    ArtiShelar Win User

    Too many virtual adapters???

    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 ?
     
    ArtiShelar, Nov 8, 2020
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