How to Disable or Remove Microsoft WI-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter [Tutorial]

If you are not using the WiFi Direct feature, you can easily disable or remove Microsoft WiFi Direct virtual adapter. Here’s how.

If you have a WiFi-enabled PC or laptop, as long as the system supports, it is very likely that Microsoft automatically installs the WiFi Direct Virtual Adapter. Once the virtual adapter is installed, you can use the WiFi Direct feature with just a few clicks. In case you are wondering, this feature is used to create WiFi hotspot. A WiFi hotspot shares your internet with other devices or lets you connect two devices via WiFi for quick and easy file transfer.

Though WiFi Direct is a great feature, not everyone needs it. This is especially true for desktop PCs. Not only that but these WiFi Direct virtual adapters will appear like any other adapter in other applications. This can cause confusion when configuring. Not to mention, the WiFi Direct virtual adapter might also interfere with other networks and devices.

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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. 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.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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