Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter driver problem [SOLVED]

An Error code 31 can be caused by any number of reasons that prevent the operating system (Windows) from loading the necessary drivers for a particular device. Basically, Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter is just a virtual device which virtualizes your network adapter; it is same as VMWare virtualizes different operating system.

You will receive the following error message:

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

Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter driver problem (Error code 31)

In other words, Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter is the drivers for Wireless Hosted Network that help in virtualization of a physical Wifi into more than one virtual Wifi (Virtual wireless adapter). Thankfully there are a number of methods through which this error code 31 can be resolved, so without wasting any time lets see how to actually fix this error with the below-listed troubleshooting steps.

Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter driver problem [SOLVED]

Make sure to create a restore point just in case something goes wrong.

Method 1: Disable Hosted Network

1. Press Windows Key + X then click Command Prompt (Admin).

command prompt admin | Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter driver problem [SOLVED]

2. Type the following command into cmd and hit Enter after each one:

netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=disallow

3. Reboot your PC and see if you’re able to Fix Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniporct Adapter driver problem (Error code 31).

Method 2: Make sure Windows is up to date

1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings then click on Update & Security.

Press Windows Key + I to open Settings then click on Update & security icon

2. From the left-hand side, menu clicks on Windows Update.

3. Now click on the “Check for updates” button to check for any available updates.

Check for Windows Updates | Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter driver problem [SOLVED]

4. If any updates are pending, then click on Download & Install updates.

Check for Update Windows will start downloading updates

5. Once the updates are downloaded, install them, and your Windows will become up-to-date.

Also Read: How to Install Microsoft Teredo Tunneling Adapter

Method 3: Run the Hardware troubleshooter

1. Type “troubleshooting” in the Windows Search bar and click on Troubleshooting.

troubleshooting control panel | Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter driver problem [SOLVED]

2. Next, click on Hardware and Sound.

Click on ‘View devices and printers’ under the ‘Hardware and Sound’ category

3.Then from the list select Hardware and Devices.

select Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

4.Follow on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

Method 4: Update Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter Drivers

Follow steps from here: http://www.wintips.org/fix-error-code-31-wan-miniport/

1. Press Windows Key + R then type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter to open Device Manager.

devmgmt.msc device manager | Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter driver problem [SOLVED]

2. Expand Network Adapters then right-click on Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter and select Update Driver Software.

3. First, select “Search automatically for updated driver software” and let it update the drivers.

search automatically for updated driver software

4. If the above step doesn’t fix the problem, then select “Browse my computer for driver software.

browse my computer for driver software

5. On the next screen, uncheck Show compatible hardware and then select Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter and click Next.

uncheck show compatible hardware and select Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter

6. Select to anyway install the driver if asked.

7. Reboot your PC to save changes.

Method 5: Uninstall Wireless Network Adapter

1. Press Windows Key + R then type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter to open Device Manager.

devmgmt.msc device manager | Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter driver problem [SOLVED]

2. Expand Network Adapters then right-click on your Wireless connection and select Uninstall.

right click on Network adapter and select Uninstall | Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter driver problem [SOLVED]

3. If asked for confirmation, select Yes.

4. Reboot your PC and drivers will be automatically installed.

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That’s it you have successfully Fix Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter driver problem (Error code 31) if you still have any queries regarding this post feel free to ask them in the comment’s section.

4 thoughts on “Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter driver problem [SOLVED]”

  1. Many thanks but a bit too complex for me. I think I need a key by key approach!
    Thanks again , will try again when I feel more confident.

  2. Dear Sir,
    I applied all the above 5 methods, but same problem exists. whenever i try to set the mode=disallowed and again try to set it allow, screen goes blue and restart. whenever i uninstall the driver for virtual wifi miniport and then scan for hardware change, screen goes blue and restart too. i have been trying to solve it for the last 3 days but still couldn’t find the solution. i need it urgently as i am unable to use my laptop internet to my mobiles. plz solve. Thanx in advance.

  3. this gadget u hold is a quadcomm processor not a pc laptop platform… it is not interchangeable with the latter…ty

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