The hostednetwork couldn’t be started due to missing driver
I know this question has been asked many times but the answers didnot help me because this is a different situation.
I am using HP envy x360 — model no: m6-w103dx OS: Windows 10 Home Basic 64bit
I have this problem when i use command » netsh wlan start hostednetwork «
The error is » The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.»
to check this i have used command
Here as you can see above the HOSTEDNETWORK SUPPORTED : NO is mentioned, also
Later when i did check the drivers , i see that the microsoft hosted network virtual adapter was missing in the list even in hidden devices
to create hotspot i have even installed virtual router manager but this too isnt working for me.
I donot want the repeated answers shown here
i have already done this, my problem is am unable to find the driver.
i am unable to get the driver. I did try at hp site.
also did try using different driver checking tools but in vain.
Could someone help me in obtaining the driver. Thanks in advance
3 Answers 3
According to this article from windows forum, the command line hosted network way to turn your PC into WiFi AP is deprecated in Windows 10.
The new way is much similar to smart phones. Go to Settings and turn the Mobile hotspot on.
The detailed steps can be found on Microsoft official site. Use your PC as a mobile hotspot
Turn your Windows 10 PC into a mobile hotspot by sharing your Internet connection with other devices over Wi-Fi. You can share a Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular data connection. If your PC has a cellular data connection and you share it, it will use data from your data plan.
- Select the Start button, then select Settings >Network & Internet >Mobile hotspot.
- For Share my Internet connection from, choose the Internet connection you want to share.
- Select Edit > enter a new network name and password >Save.
- Turn on Share my Internet connection with other devices.
- To connect on the other device, go to the Wi-Fi settings on that device, find your network name, select it, enter the password, and then connect.
Virtual WiFi/SoftAP fails to start with error: The hosted network couldn’t be started
This article provides a solution to an error (The hosted network couldn’t be started) that occurs when you start Virtual WiFi/SoftAP.
Original product version: Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2012 R2
Original KB number: 2625519
Symptoms
On Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, when you attempt to start Virtual WiFi/SoftAP you may receive the error: The hosted network couldn’t be started.
Cause
This can occur if the «Allow the computer to turn off the device to save power» power option for the wireless network adapter is cleared.
Resolution
Enable the «Allow the computer to turn off the device to save power» power management option for the wireless network adapter using the following steps:
- Click on the Start button and select Control Panel.
- Select System and Security.
- Select Device Manager under System.
- Select and expand the Network adapters from the list of devices.
- Find the wireless network adapter and right-click on it and select Properties.
- Select the Power Management tab.
- Under the Power Management tab, make sure the following option is checked (enabled): Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
Note: If you have Control Panel configured to view by small or large icons, you may not see the System and Security category listed in step 2. In this case, select System from the available Control Panel applets and select Device Manager from the left pane. You can then skip steps 2-3 and continue with step 4.
More information
Microsoft Virtual WiFi/SoftAP is not supported on Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 when this power option is disabled.
For more information about Virtual WiFi/SoftAP, see the following article:
I get ‘Microsoft Hosted Network could not be started’ or ‘Could not start Microsoft Hosted Network’
Microsoft Hosted Network is a Windows feature used by Connectify to create access point mode Hotspots. This function is highly dependent on Windows being up-to-date, but also on your wireless drivers. Here are some things you can try to get a functional Connectify Hotspot:
Fix the Issue by Updating Your Wireless Drivers
Unfortunately, Windows does a poor job of keeping drivers up to date, so often times you have to manually update your drivers or use a tool that will help do it for you. However, we strongly recommend looking for drivers by visiting the wireless device or computer manufacturer’s website — learn here how to update your wireless (WiFi) drivers: https://support.connectify.me/article/354-how-to-update-your-wireless-wifi-driver.
Start the Hosted Network Service Manually
You can also try manually starting the service yourself. Open a Windows Command Prompt as Admin (in the Start Screen / Menu search for ‘CMD’ -> right-click on the icon that pops up -> select ‘Run as administrator’) and enter the following:
The command prompt should then show «The hosted network started». After that, try starting Connectify Hotspot and see if that helped.
Use Wi-Fi Direct If Hosted Network is Not Supported
If you don’t get the confirmation message above (‘The hosted network started.’) or get a message saying that hosted network is not supported, then you have to use the Wi-Fi Direct service instead.
Go to the Connectify Hotspot user interface — Settings — Advanced and select the ‘Prefer Wi-Fi Direct’ checkbox. Restart your hotspot afterward. Connectify Hotspot should be working.
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