Locate and remove the virtual network adapter: Look for any entries related to virtual network adapters, which may be indicated with names such as "Virtual Ethernet Adapter," "Hyper-V Virtual Ethernet Adapter," or other virtualization software-specific adapters. Right-click on the virtual network adapter and select "Uninstall" from the context You can press Win+X to select Device Manager. Find your wireless network adapter in Network adapters. Right click to open properties - advanced - 802.11a/b/g wireless mode - right value select the last dual band 802.11a/b/g. Then save and try to turn on the 5G hotspot again. Let us know if it works. How to Enable Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter.Command Used: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allowHow to Enable Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adap The driver for the WLAN adapter Realtek RTL8732BE is the latest on the HP website for my notebook and even a bit newer than the one on the Realtek website. Uninstall the WLAN and virtual adapters in device manager. Rebooted the notebook after each attempt. What else can I do to activate DHCP on that adapter and get the virtual adapter working I checked the device drivers and it showed that some of the microsoft wi-fi direct virtual adapters were 't working. In the event log, it showed that they began to install before they malfunctioned and now needed "further installation". I tried to update them but they say the drivers are the most up to date. Change Wifi Driver, and tried 3 different versions. Use Ethernet and disable the WiFi driver; Disable virtual network driver; Tested all power modes. Lower Processor usage; Limit bandwith; rollback on windows updates; Update Teams; Use teams online; Tested and stressed the CPU and the connection with tools; and many other things.. And my - All devices have the Driver Version: 10.0.22621.1 - All devices have the Driver Date: 21.06.2006. Show hidden devices contains: - Microsoft Kernel Debug Network Adapter - Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #3 - Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #4 - All hidden devices have the Driver Version: 10.0.22621.1 - All hidden devices have The event log indicated several errors relate to Miniport Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter. I think it's really the one causing the issue. I suggest that you try to disable it. > Open Command Prompt. > Copy and enter the command below. netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=disallow > Then see if the issue will still persist. I hope this helps. The other oneis called "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #2" and though enabled says it is disconnected and must be connected. I have no idea how to do this. Also, an acquaintance of mine, who also has Win 8.1, "sees" a second Microsoft Wi-Fi adapter called "Microsoft Hosted Network Vlirtual Adapter" and also a "Hyper-v Virtual Ethernet Product: HP 15-DA0086NL Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) Hello, I have just purchased this product and would like to know if it is possible to remove Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter # 2. I removed both from the device manager, but on the next reboot the two reappear. odgZ7.