Windows 10: Virtual adapters

Anyone know why I keep getting more virtual adapters but only two working at the same time?
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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.

 

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.

 

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 ?