The Microsoft virtual Wi-Fi miniport adapter was introduced with Windows 7 to allow you to connect to multiple Wi-Fi networks through an emulated wireless access point. If you are experiencing problems connecting though a virtual connection or if the computer throws an error message about the adapter when Windows launches, uninstalling it may solve the problem. Windows comes preprogrammed with all the drivers and other data needed to reinstall the adapter automatically when you boot up the computer.

Hello, I have been using my desktop for about 3 months now and suddenly within the last week a new connection appeared in my control panel described as 'Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter'. Normally I wouldn't care about a benign excess connection, but I suspect it is the reason the network connection icon in my taskbar shows that I am disconnected, despite having access to the internet: When I click 'uninstall' in the properties menu the connection is still there when the computer reboots. I know that it can be used as a virtual hotspot but I currently have no use for this as I have a non-mobile desktop and a wireless router already. Pioneer avic hd1bt update. If anyone knows of a better use for this or how to disable it so that it no longer interferes with my taskbar icon (simply disabling the connection doesn't work ) it would be greatly appreciated Thanks! Similar help and support threads Thread Forum hi there guys, Win 7 Ultimate 64bit. I would like to know why the Wireless Connection gets weird numbers, i believe it has a reference with the Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter.

I mean, device manager it says #7 and #8 but from the task manager it says #8 and #9. Network & Sharing Okay, so I was browsing through the adapter settings in windows 7 and came across a Wiresless Conenction 2 which is a Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter. I don't remember seeing this on the list before, and it suddenly seems to have appeared. Has anyone else experienced this problem?? TIA Network & Sharing I found this quaint sounding entry in Device Manager (among network adapters) with driver dated 2006.

Aug 28, 2016 - Two Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapters in the Device Manager are working as designed. One is for Wireless Hosted Network by Windows. You use the 'Wireless Hosted Network' feature built-in to Windows to configure the 'Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter. Install driver for my wireless.

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Network & Sharing I recently found this in my network connections and I'm curious to what it is used for. Anyone have an idea? Network & Sharing in my network connections folder, i have wireless network connection 2 under which it says microsoft virtual wifi miniport adapter. Whats the use of this adapter?????????? Hardware & Devices Our Sites Site Links About Us Find Us • • • • • • •.