
If successful, Under Hosted network settings, the Mode will show as Not configured. Exit Registry Editor and restart your PC to apply the changes.Īfter the restart, open Command Prompt as administrator and execute the following command to verify Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter status: netsh wlan show hostednetwork.Select Delete and then click Yes to confirm the action.Next, click the drop-down under Some Windows and Android devices can project to this PC when you say its OK. Next, scroll down and click on Projecting to this PC. In the Settings pane, open the System tab. In the right-pane, locate and right-click on the HostedNetworkSettings value. To disable Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter: Press Win + I to open Settings.You can copy and paste the registry path in Registry Editor's address bar for easier navigation: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Wlansvc\Parameters\HostedNetworkSettings In Registry Editor, navigate to the following location.Click Yes if prompted by User Account Control (UAC). Type regedit and click OK to open the Registry Editor.

To permanently disable Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter via Registry Editor:

Make sure to back up your Windows Registry and create a restore point. Note that modifying your registry entries involves risk.
