Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter driver is mising from my Win 7

I was trying to create a infr wifi connection to share my lan net over wifi to connect my android device,for that i tried to run it by CMD but error came.(adhoc is not working properly even with connectify so Infra mode)

Error detail:
C:\Windows\system32>netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow
The hosted network mode has been set to allow.

C:\Windows\system32>set hostednetwork ssid=TEST

C:\Windows\system32>set hostednetwork key=12345 keyUsage=temporary

C:\Windows\system32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn't be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.

System Detail: Win 7Prof,  Wifi Driver- Intel wifi 4965AG

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Hi DR.Abhishek Rajsingh,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community forums.

From the problem description, I see that you have an issue with Microsoft Virtual Wi-Fi Miniport Adapter driver.

I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. We are here to help and guide you in the right direction.

The Microsoft virtual Wi-Fi miniport adapter is a new feature in Windows 7, Wireless Hosted Network:

Refer to the link:

Method 1:
I would suggest you to try updating the Microsoft virtual
Wi-Fi miniport adapter from device manager.

Follow these steps:

a. Click on start button and type device manager.
b. Select device manager from the control panel list.
c. From the device list, locate the adapter.
d. Right-Click on it and select “Properties”.
e. Go to driver tab and click on update.

See if it can find a new driver.

In addition to updating the miniport adapter, it will require you to download the latest driver for your network card.

Method 2:
If the issue still occurs, you may perform system restore to undo the changes on system, when everything was working fine. Follow the steps in the link:

“System Restore: frequently asked questions”
You may also download and install the latest network card driver from computer manufacturer’s website.

Let us know the status of the issue after performing the troubleshooting steps. If you need any further assistance or information about Windows, I will be glad to help you. We, at Microsoft strive towards excellence.

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Thanks Geethu B for your reply,


but the thing i have tried updating from device manager but no luck then i checked intel site for latest driver and software then i updated them but no luck still virtual driver is still missing. also last restore i had created was 1 year back :( so is there is any software that can fix this issue. 


The thing is that i just want to create a hotspot (non Ad-hoc) to share net to my android device. connectify is not supportive in AP mode ( may be due to missing virtual adapter).

please reply ...thanks again.

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I have the same problem I update drivers and the Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport does not show up in the device mangager

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I have the same problem do we need this miniport? I have switched it off and everthing seems to be working now.

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I have found the miniport is in Windows 7 but not 8.  I believe it is required to get WIDI to function.

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Being ignorant what is WIDI

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I tried everything, but still virtual adapter is not visible.  i have two laptops, in one laptop it is visible, but not visible in second laptop. i replaced second laptop wifi card with first laptop where it is visible, but still mini adapter is not visible in second laptop. with same wifi card it is working in my first laptop. very confused pls help.. ????????????

both laptops have same o/s(win 7 64 bit) and updated windows and drivers.

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Method 1: I can't update driver of device which doesn't exist on my system (I have Intel WiFi 4965AG, but 'Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport' does not seem to exist).
Method 2: It is newly installed system (Windows 7 32-bit) with up-to-date drivers, so there are no relevant restore points.

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Hello,

Thanks a lot for the reply, I was facing the same problem but again after doing the update it is still not able to update  it..

following error comes.

This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device. (Code 31)

Kindly guide me.

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go to manufacturers website

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