This method will reset the existing settings in the Windows registry, consequently preventing new adapters from being automatically created on computer startup. You can use this method which requires you to modify the registry if you want to permanently delete the Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter instead of just temporarily disabling them. Netsh wlan start hostednetwork 3] Disable or remove Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter via Registry Editor If at anytime you want to enable the Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter device again, simply run the following commands one after the other in elevated CMD prompt: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow Now, run the command below to disable WiFi Direct Virtual Adapter: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=disallow
Read: What is Wi-Fi Direct and how to tell if your computer supports itĢ] Disable or remove Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter via Command Prompt If at anytime you want to enable the Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter device again, simply repeat the steps above, right-click on an entry, but this time, select Enable device.
In some cases, Device Manager displays multiple virtual adapters with an index showing as Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #2, Microsoft WiFi Direct Virtual Adapter #3, Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter #4, etc – and only one of the virtual adapters can be active. How to disable or remove Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter
In Windows 11/10, the Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter is used for Projecting to this PC feature which mirrors or shares the screen of other devices to your PC (or vice versa) via a direct Wi-Fi connection (using Miracast). In this post, we will show you the known methods on how to disable or remove Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter on your system.
The Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter is mainly used to create a wireless hotspot and allow other computers to access and use the internet through your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer.