Fix 'The Hosted Network Couldn’t Be Started' in Windows

How To Fix 'The Hosted Network Couldn’t Be Started' in Windows




Method 1:

• Open 'Device Manager' and click on 'View' > 'Show Hidden Devices'
• Now navigate to 'Network Adapters' and browse to 'Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter'
• Right click on it and choose 'Enable'

Now the hosted network is connected.

 


Method 2 :

• Go To Control Panel > Select 'System and Security'

• Then 'System' > 'Device Manager'

OR

• Open Run and type devmgmt.msc and hit enter.

• Now 'Device Manager' window will open.
  
  • Select and expand the Network adapters from the list of devices.
• Now Find your wireless network adapter and right-click on it and select 'Properties'

Note : If your Wi-Fi adapter is not listed in the device manager you might need to restart your computer. The below 2 next steps are not really required, what you need to do is to enable your device now.

• Select the 'Power Management' tab.
• Make sure Under the 'Power Management' tab, the following option is checked (enabled):
  
  “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power”
   
• If not just Enable it and click ok.

# Now restart your PC and try sharing your Wi-Fi. In most cases this steps will fix the problem.

 

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