The hostednetwork couldn't be started due to missing driver

Question

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

C:\WINDOWS\system32>netsh wlan show driver

Interface name: Wi-Fi

Driver                    : Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
Vendor                    : Intel Corporation
Provider                  : Intel
Date                      : 12/30/2015
Version                   : 18.32.1.2
INF file                  : C:\WINDOWS\INF\oem45.inf
Files                     : 2 total
                            C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\Netwtw02.sys
                            C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\Netwfw02.dat
Type                      : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported     : 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11a 802.11ac
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes
**Hosted network supported  : No**
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
                            Open            None
                            Open            WEP-40bit
                            Open            WEP-104bit
                            Open            WEP
                            WPA-Enterprise  TKIP
                            WPA-Enterprise  CCMP
                            WPA-Personal    TKIP
                            WPA-Personal    CCMP
                            WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
                            WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
                            WPA2-Personal   TKIP
                            WPA2-Personal   CCMP
                            Open            Vendor defined
                            Vendor defined  Vendor defined
IHV service present       : Yes
IHV adapter OUI           : [00 80 86], type: [00]
IHV extensibility DLL path: C:\WINDOWS\System32\IWMSSvc.dll
IHV UI extensibility ClSID: {1bf6cb2d-2ae0-4879-a7aa-a75834fbd0e3}
IHV diagnostics CLSID     : {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}
Wireless Display Supported: Yes (Graphics Driver: Yes, Wi-Fi Driver: Yes)

Here as you can see above the HOSTEDNETWORK SUPPORTED : NO is mentioned, also

C:\WINDOWS\system32>netsh wlan show hostednetwork

Hosted network settings
-----------------------
Mode                   : Allowed
SSID name              : "sai"
Max number of clients  : 100
Authentication         : WPA2-Personal
Cipher                 : CCMP

Hosted network status
---------------------
Status                 : Not available

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

Answer 1

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.

1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile hotspot.
2. For Share my Internet connection from, choose the Internet connection you want to share.
3. Select Edit > enter a new network name and password > Save.
4. Turn on Share my Internet connection with other devices.
5. 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.