About this tag
The virtual wifi tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about creating and troubleshooting software-based wireless hotspots using the Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter and the netsh wlan set hostednetwork command in Windows 7. Common issues include the adapter not starting, missing drivers after removal, and clients connecting but receiving no internet access. Users also report problems with unidentified networks and DNS resolution when using virtual wifi. The tag focuses on Windows 7 hosted network functionality, driver recovery, and connectivity troubleshooting for mobile devices and other computers.
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Windows 7 netsh wlan set hostednetwork didn't start
Hello friends, I removed the microsoft virtual wifi miniport from my computer and now after doing all the prescribed methods in all the availlable discusion forum in the internet, i am unable to get back the virtual wifi miniport adaptor... I change my OS also but all in vain. my network card is...- riturajhzrk
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- centrino hosted network hotspot intel laptop miniport netsh network card virtual wifi wlan
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 No Internet Access on Identified Network
So, I am on my laptop with an ethernet port that has the drivers. I have my modem plugged into my laptop and, using netsh, am becoming a virtual hotspot. On my desktop, however, I do not have the appropriate drivers for my ethernet port. I have a wireless network adapter and am trying to connect...- acid1103
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- access adapter atheros belkin broadcom connection desktop drivers ethernet hotspot internet ip address laptop mac address network troubleshooting virtual wifi wifi
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter
Hi everyone, I just installed windows 7 home premium on my Gateway LT2802u. Everything has gone well but the only thing I can't find a driver for is something called "Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter". I have looked every where and haven't found anything. I already...- mpalomba3
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- adapter drivers gateway home premium miniport adapter network issues troubleshooting virtual wifi wifi windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Dubugging shows BSOD "probably caused by Ntfs.sys, ntkrnlmp.exe, win32k.sys."
Hello all! I have been trying to fix a 64-bit Windows 7 Professional workstation in a domain environment. Basic system info listed below: Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120830-0333) System Manufacturer: Dell Inc. System...- jmt83
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- 64-bit bsod debugging dell driver issues ethernet hardware diagnostics memory memtest86 ntfs ntoskrnl.exe optiplex reformat service pack software support system crash system repair virtual wifi win32k.sys windows 7
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Windows 7 [HELP] I cannot connect to internet due to "Unidentified Network". Please help ASAP
Most of the problem is in the description. I'm unable to connect wirelessly (excuse my spelling). I'm running an EEPC netbook. I don't know what version or anything. I have windows 7 Ultimate SP1. Here's my IP config taken from the CMD (Command Prompt). Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]...- AlyssaBelle
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- adapter atheros connection dhcp dns eepc internet ip configuration ipv4 media disconnected netbook network issues sp1 subnet mask troubleshooting tunneling unidentified network virtual wifi windows 7 wireless
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 No Internet Access on One Laptop
I'm not sure where my other post on this went to I'm going to write it again. I recently switched over to Xfinity internet and one of the laptops in the household is not connecting to it correctly. After deleting it from the router and adding it back, the new error message I receive from...- jecournoyer
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- connectivity default gateway dhcp dns ethernet home network internet ip configuration ipv4 ipv6 media disconnected network router troubleshooting virtual wifi windows 7 wireless wlan xfinity
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 help "local area connection" doesn't have a valid ip configuration
okay here's my problem i have had this issue for about two months now on and off and it is irritating the crap out of me. so my internet is more or less dying I can't for a period of time connect to the internet and when i go to the network and sharing center it doesn't identify my network even...- bdl3700
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- connection dhcp dns ethernet home network internet ip configuration ipv6 local area connection media disconnected network network adapter network diagnostics realtek router static ip troubleshooting virtual wifi windows 7 wireless
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 DNS server not responding
Hi all i have problem With my new Laptop it says DNS server not responding Router (Wifi). only pages dosnt load and it says internet access my desktop Works fine here is my internet ipconfg Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved...- AhmedQani
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- configuration connection default gateway dhcp dns internet ip configuration ipv4 laptop netbios network network adapter router server subnet mask troubleshooting tunneling virtual wifi wifi wireless
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 wireless connection keeps dropping, sometimes taking the router with it
Hi, Windows Home Premium 64. my wireless connection drops about twice a day. Sometimes, it takes the wireless router with it. I have a bunch of stuff on the wireless network, but it seems my laptop is the only one causing a problem. My primary card is a intel n-1030, but I've also tried a...- SwampYankee
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- adapter bluetooth connection dhcp disconnect dns drivers gateway home premium intel ip configuration ipv4 laptop media state network router subnet mask troubleshooting virtual wifi wireless
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 Who's in my virtual WiFi?
Hi, One would normally have the WiFi router show a list of all computers in the network. My WiFi, however, uses Win7's built-in virtual WiFi miniport (my OS is Win7 Pro x64). A list of computer names, IP's and MAC addresses would be ideal. I was unable to solve the issue with the help of netstat...- Leopold Bloom
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- connectify connectivity ip address mac address network network tools troubleshooting virtual wifi wi-fi security windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 Local Area Connection Icon disappeared from network and sharing center
Hi, while attempting to connect my PS3 to a network bridge I managed to make the local area connection icon disappear. I checked the "allow other users to connect through this computers internet connection box" and selected it to map through the virtual wifi miniport adapter. Was wondering if...- sonotatechie
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- internet access local area connection miniport adapter network network bridge ps3 sharing center troubleshooting virtual wifi windows settings
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Problem with Win7 Virtual WiFi (How to make it connect?!)
I've got Win7 Home on a laptop, I've installed Virtual WiFi from the microsoft site, and I now have a second, virtual, wireless adapter. How do I get it to connect to a network? Every time I bring up my networks list and choose a different one to connect to, windows uses the real wireless...- kopf
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- connectivity device priority home edition network connection troubleshooting virtual wifi wifi issues windows 7 windows tools wireless adapter
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- Forum: Virtualization
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Windows 7 Microsoft research virtual wifi
Virtual WiFi helps a user connect to multiple IEEE 802.11 networks with one WiFi card. VIt works by exposing multiple virtual adapters, one for each wireless network to which connectivity is desired. Virtual WiFi uses a network hopping scheme to switch the wireless card across the desired...- reghakr
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- 802.11n connectivity drivers microsoft ndi network user-level service virtual wifi windows xp wireless
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- Forum: Virtualization
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Windows 7 Wireless issue: "No connections available".
I have an interesting problem. I've been using windows 7 for about two months now and i've had an internet connection that was working perfectly fine until one day it just crapped out on me and i have no idea why. Apparently the device is functioning properly and ive tried reinstalling the...- eidolon
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- adapter broadcom configuration connection dhcp dns drivers ethernet help internet isatap media disconnected network pseudo-interface support teredo troubleshooting virtual wifi windows 7 wireless
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 Troubleshooting Microsoft Virtual WiFi Adapter on Windows 7: Connection Issues and Solutions
Has anybody got this to work yet. I upograded my wireless driver this evening (Atheros AR5B95) and a new adapoter appeared, Network Connection 2 Microsoft virtual mini port adapter. I have been trying to use this connection without sucess. Basically I dont know how to make it connect to a...- awarwick
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- atheros ar5b95 connectivity driver update miniport adapter network connection network issues troubleshooting virtual wifi windows 7 wireless driver
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- Forum: Virtualization
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Windows 7 Windows 7 Installs Drivers On Startup Everytime...
Every time I start my computer from a cold boot Windows 7 installs all my hardware drivers (wireless card, audio card, etc.) I havn't seen anything on google regarding my problem, so maybe I will be able to get some help from the "Windows 7" forums. ha SYSTEM SPECS: Windows...- duckboy81
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- bios boot issues cold boot display adapter drivers ethernet hardware installation intel memory motherboard network adapter nvidia sound card support system specs troubleshooting virtual wifi windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
