How can I permanently uninstall Microsoft wifi direct virtual adapter. I have uninstalled it several times and it keeps reinstalling after reboot

Question

The problem is Microsoft wifi direct virtual adapter is interfering with our wifi. Users loose internet connection and are unable to get it back until we uninstall the microsoft wifi direct virtual adapter and reboot. The user is fine until the adapter reinstalls itself. How can I permanently remove this adapter? This is causing great problems with our teachers doing there jobs.

Answer 1

Hi,

We could disable or remove Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter via Registry Editor

Since this is a registry operation, it is recommended that you back up the registry or create a system restore point as necessary precautionary measures. Once done, you can proceed as follows:

• Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
• In the Run dialog box, type regedit and hit Enter to open Registry Editor.
• Navigate or jump to the registry key path below:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Wlansvc\Parameters\HostedNetworkSettings

At the location, on the right-pane, right-click on HostedNetworkSettings registry key.

• Select Delete from the context menu.
• Confirm the delete operation on the prompt.
• Exit Registry Editor.
• Restart PC.

To confirm that Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter has been deleted or removed from your system, you can run the netsh wlan show hostednetwork command – the Settings should be listed as Not configured.