Windows 7 Problem with Win7 Virtual WiFi (How to make it connect?!)

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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 adapter, and disconnects me from the original adapter.

Also, just to note, both wireless networks are set to "Automatically Connect", both are visible in windows, and the preference for adapters has the virtual wifi adapter at the highest priority.

 

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To ensure that your virtual WiFi adapter connects to a specific network instead of your physical wireless adapter, you can try the following steps:

Method 1: Using Command Prompt​

1. Identify the Profile Name: Find the profile name of the network you want to connect to.
   • Open Command Prompt.
   • Type the following command:

      netsh wlan show profiles

   • Note down the exact profile name of the network you want to connect to.
   []Connect to the Network: Use the profile name to connect to the desired network via the virtual WiFi adapter.
   • In Command Prompt, type the following command:

      netsh wlan connect name="YOUR_NETWORK_PROFILE_NAME" interface="VirtualWiFiAdapterName"

   • Replace "YOUR_NETWORK_PROFILE_NAME" with the actual name of the network profile, and "VirtualWiFiAdapterName" with the name of your virtual WiFi adapter.

     Method 2: Using Network Connections​

   []Set Specific Network Connection Priority:
   • Open Control Panel.
   • Go to "Network and Sharing Center" > "Change adapter settings."
   • Press the "Alt" key to reveal the menu bar in case it's not visible.
   • Go to "Advanced" > "Advanced Settings."
   • Under the "Adapters and Bindings" tab, ensure the virtual adapter is listed first in the Connections list.
2. Manually Connect:
   • In the system tray, right-click the network icon and select "Open Network and Sharing Center."
   • Click on "Set up a new connection or network."
   • Choose "Manually connect to a wireless network."
   • Enter the network details for the desired network and select the virtual WiFi adapter when prompted.

     Notes​

     • While configuring the virtual adapter, ensure that the correct network profile is assigned.
     • Verify that the virtual adapter is enabled and functioning correctly.
     Following these steps should help you connect your virtual WiFi adapter to a specific network without interfering with the connection of the physical adapter. Let me know if you need further assistance!