Microsoft 托管网络虚拟适配器(Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter)可帮助您打开或关闭Windows 10 计算机上的虚拟Wi-Fi或无线网络。(Wi-Fi)但是，如果您找不到它或设备管理器(Device Manager)中缺少Microsoft 托管网络虚拟适配器(Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter)，您可以通过以下方式显示或启用它。以下是一些简单的提示和技巧，可在短时间内解决此问题。
只要您可以在网络适配器(Network adapters) 部分下 看到Microsoft 托管网络虚拟适配器(Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter)，就可以从设备管理器(Device Manager)管理虚拟Wi-Fi 。但是，如果由于某种原因它不可见，则无法在 Windows 10 计算机上启用或禁用虚拟网络。
(Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter)缺少Microsoft 托管网络虚拟适配器
要修复Windows 10(Windows 10)上缺少Microsoft 托管网络虚拟适配器(Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter)的问题，请执行以下步骤：
- 显示隐藏的设备
- 启用或禁用无线托管网络
- 更新驱动程序
- 运行网络疑难解答
- 重启 WLAN AutoConfig 服务
- 更改注册表中的 EverUsed 值
要了解有关这些步骤的更多信息，请继续阅读。
1]显示隐藏的设备
尽管设备管理器(Device Manager)会显示插入的设备，但它可能不会显示您使用或连接的所有设备。换句话说，它隐藏了一些您不需要经常使用的设备。例如，您看不到 软盘驱动器控制器(Floppy drive controllers) 或 软盘驱动器(Floppy disk drives) 选项，因为您现在不经常使用它。
同样，设备管理器(Device Manager)可以隐藏Microsoft 托管网络虚拟适配器(Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter)选项，因为大多数人不经常使用此功能。如果您是其中之一，您可能会成为同一问题的受害者。
因此，您需要做的就是在设备管理器(Device Manager)中显示隐藏的设备。为此，您可以打开设备管理器(Device Manager)，单击 顶部菜单栏中 的查看 选项，然后选择(View )显示隐藏的设备(Show hidden devices )选项。
2]启用(Enable)或禁用无线托管网络
如果您手动关闭了无线托管网络，则还需要启用它。尽管禁用适配器时它不会从设备管理器(Device Manager)中消失，但如果您遇到丢失的问题，可以尝试启用它。
最好的事情是您可以在Command Prompt的帮助下启用或禁用它。因此(Therefore)， 打开提升的命令提示符(open an elevated Command Prompt) 窗口并依次输入以下命令：
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
netsh wlan set hostednetwork [mode=]allow
最后，重新启动我们的计算机并检查它是否解决了问题。
3]更新驱动程序
如果您使用的是旧网络适配器并且最近升级到Windows 10，您可能会发现兼容性问题。要建立经过验证的连接，您可以尝试将驱动程序更新到最新版本。
虽然可以通过设备管理器(Device Manager)更新驱动程序，但现在您可以通过Windows 更新获取更新(Windows Updates)。如果您的电脑上有最新的驱动程序，您可以按照此方法 更新驱动程序(update the driver)。但是，如果您想在 Internet 上搜索驱动程序，可以使用Windows 更新(Windows Update)功能。它在 查看可选更新(View optional updates)下可用。
4]运行网络疑难解答
Windows 10 带有一些内置的疑难解答程序，可让您解决此类常见问题。由于此缺少适配器问题与您使用的网络适配器有关，因此您必须运行 网络适配器 (Network Adapter )疑难解答。为此，您可以按 Win+I 打开Windows 设置(Windows Settings)并转到 Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters。
在这里您可以找到 网络适配器(Network Adapter)。选择此疑难解答并单击 运行疑难解答 (Run the troubleshooter )按钮。
然后，按照屏幕说明完成这些步骤。您可能还需要重新启动计算机。
5]重新启动WLAN AutoConfig服务
WLAN AutoConfig服务允许您在计算机和无线网络、适配器等之间建立连接或建立连接。此特定服务以某种方式链接到Microsoft 托管网络虚拟适配器(Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter)。换句话说，如果此服务未运行或滞后，您可能会发现上述问题。因此，建议验证WLAN AutoConfig服务是否正在运行。
首先， 在任务栏搜索框中搜索(Taskbar)服务 (services )，然后单击单个结果以打开“ 服务 (Services )”面板。然后，双击 WLAN AutoConfig 设置。如果它已经在运行，请分别单击“ 停止” (Stop )和 “开始 (Start )”按钮。
但是，如果它没有运行，请展开 启动类型(Startup type) 列表 > 选择 自动(Automatic)，然后单击 启动 (Start )按钮。
最后，单击 确定 (OK )按钮，关闭所有窗口并重新启动计算机。
6]更改(Change)注册表(Registry)中的 EverUsed 值
如果您更改了注册表(Registry)文件中的某个值，您的计算机上可能会遇到此问题。要验证这一点，请按照以下步骤操作。
按 Win+R，键入 regedit 并按 Enter 按钮。如果出现UAC提示，请单击 Yes 选项以 打开 Registry Editor。然后，导航到以下路径：
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wlansvc\Parameters\HostedNetworkSettings
在这里您可以找到一个名为 EverUsed的(EverUsed)REG_DWORD值。值数据应设置为 1。但是，如果它设置为 0，请双击它， 在框中 键入1并单击(1)OK 按钮。
重新启动计算机并检查它是否解决了问题。
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Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter missing in Device Manager
Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter helps you turn on or off virtual Wi-Fi or wireless network on your Windows 10 computer. However, if you cannot find it or Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter is missing in Device Manager, here is how you can show or enable it. Here are some simple tips and tricks to troubleshooter this issue within moments.
It is possible to manage the virtual Wi-Fi from Device Manager as long as you can see the Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter under the Network adapters section. However, if it is not visible for some reason, you cannot enable or disable virtual networks on your Windows 10 computer.
Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter missing
To fix the missing Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter issue on Windows 10, follow these steps:
- Show hidden devices
- Enable or disable wireless hosted network
- Update driver
- Run Network Troubleshooter
- Restart WLAN AutoConfig service
- Change EverUsed value in Registry
To learn more about these steps, keep reading.
1] Show hidden devices
Although Device Manager shows the plugged-in devices, it may not show all the devices you have used or connected. In other words, it hides some devices that you do not need regularly. For example, you cannot see the Floppy drive controllers or Floppy disk drives option since you do not use it frequently in these present days.
Similarly, the Device Manager can hide the Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter option since most people do not use this feature regularly. If you are one of them, you might be a victim of the same issue.
Therefore, all you need to do is to show the hidden devices in Device Manager. For that, you can open Device Manager, click on the View option in the top menu bar, and select the Show hidden devices option.
2] Enable or disable wireless hosted network
If you turned off the wireless hosted network manually, it is required to enable it as well. Although it doesn’t disappear from the Device Manager when you disable the adapter, you can try enabling it if you are getting the missing issue.
The best thing is that you can enable or disable it with the help of Command Prompt. Therefore, open an elevated Command Prompt window and enter the following commands one after one:
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
netsh wlan set hostednetwork [mode=]allow
At last, restart our computer and check if it solves the issue or not.
3] Update driver
If you are using an old network adapter and recently upgraded to Windows 10, you might find a compatibility issue. To establish a verified connection, you can try updating your driver to the latest version.
Although it was possible to update drivers through Device Manager, now you can get updates through Windows Updates. If you have the latest driver on your computer, you can follow this method to update the driver. However, if you want to search for the driver on the internet, you can use the Windows Update feature. It is available under the View optional updates.
4] Run Network Troubleshooter
Windows 10 comes with some in-built troubleshooters, allowing you to resolve common problems like this one. As this missing adapter issue is related to the network adapter you are using, you have to run the Network Adapter troubleshooter. For that, you can press Win+I to open the Windows Settings and go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.
Here you can find the Network Adapter. Select this troubleshooter and click on the Run the troubleshooter button.
Then, follow the screen instruction to complete the steps. You might have to restart your computer as well.
5] Restart WLAN AutoConfig service
WLAN AutoConfig service lets you connect or establish a connection between your computer and a wireless network, adapter, etc. This particular service is somehow linked to the Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. In other words, if this service is not running or lagging, you might find the issue as mentioned. Therefore, it is recommended to verify whether the WLAN AutoConfig service is running or not.
To get started, search for services in the Taskbar search box, and click on the individual result to open the Services panel. Then, double-click on the WLAN AutoConfig setting. If it is already running, click on the Stop and Start buttons, respectively.
However, if it is not running, expand the Startup type list > select Automatic, and click the Start button.
At last, click the OK button, close all windows and restart your computer.
6] Change EverUsed value in Registry
If you changed a certain value in the Registry file, you might encounter this problem on your computer. To verify this, follow the following steps.
Press Win+R, type regedit and press the Enter button. If the UAC prompt appears, click on the Yes option to open Registry Editor. Then, navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wlansvc\Parameters\HostedNetworkSettings
Here you can find a REG_DWORD value named EverUsed. The value data should be set as 1. However, if it is set as 0, double-click on it, type 1 in the box and click the OK button.
Restart your computer and check if it solves the issue or not.
Read next: What is Microsoft Device Association Root Enumerator?
