Windows 10: Virtual Network Device

I've just run into a problem. After the installation the software has decline complete installation process in between. I've also attached a screenshot to identify the problem broadly. I have tried to open the link "http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=313392" which has been given by the system to sortify the problem but even the link is also not working completely. If anyone has any solution for this, please do share it. Thank you

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"Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter" not found in Device Manager!

Hi Mehedi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community forums. We are glad to help you.

Try these steps and check:

a. Press Windows key + X type Devmgmt.msc to open device manager.

b. Click on view and press on "show hidden devices".

c. Go down to the list of devices and expand the node "Network Devices" .

d. Find an adapter with the name "Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter" and then right click on it.

e. Select Enable

f. This will enable the AdHoc created connection, it should appear in the network connections in Network and Sharing Center, if the AdHoc network connection is not appear then open elevated command prompt and apply this command "netsh wlan stop hostednetwork"
without quotations.

g. After this, the connection should appear.

If the issue persists, try this:

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key + X, select Control panel.
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
• Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.

Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist.

Regards,

Jenith

 

how to install microsoft hosted network virtual adapter

Hello Jiaqi,

From the description provided, I understand that windows is unable to configure the Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter device in Windows.

We would like to know the device status of the Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter in the

Device Manager settings.

Unknown and uninstalled devices will be listed under
Other. The device will have a yellow alert symbol on it. The properties for the device will show that
no driver was found.

As an initial recommendation, I suggest you to follow these steps to run the Windows in built troubleshooter:

a) Write Troubleshooting in the search box and hit enter.

b) Click on Troubleshooting
tab.

c) Click on view all option on the upper left corner.

d) Select the Network Adapter option from the list.

e) Click Next to run the Hardware and Device
Troubleshooter.

If you don't find the requisite drivers installed, follow the below steps to install the drivers.

• Press “Windows Logo” + “R” keys on the keyboard and type “devmgmt.msc” in the “Run” Command box and press “Enter”.
• In the “Device Manager” window, search for the 'Network Adapter'
  drivers, right click on it and then select "Update Driver Software'.
• Then select the option 'Browse my computer for driver software '>>
  'Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computers'.
• Now uncheck the option 'Show compatible hardware'.
• Under the Manufacturer select Microsoft and search for 'Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter'
  under Model.
• Now follow the on screen instructions.

Write to us with the updated status on the issue related to Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter configuration. If the issue still persists, we would be happy to help you.

Thank You.

 

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.