FIX: Hosted Network could not be Started in Windows 10/11

Fix Hosted Network could not be Started in Windows 10/11:

Network Host on Windows helps you to transform your Windows PC into a Wifi hotspot that you can share with others. Nowadays "Hosted network could not be started in Windows 10/11"  is the most commonly reported issue by Windows users. In this guide, we have brought you effective troubleshooting solutions to get rid of this error.

Factors contributing to the "Hosted network could not be started in Windows 10/11" error on Windows.

The issues with the Wifi driver are the most common reasons for this error. The below-listed Wifi driver issue can prompt you with this error on your screen.

• Your Wifi driver is outdated
• Your Wifi driver is corrupted
• Wifi driver is incompatible with the device.

"Hosted Network could not be Started in Windows 10/11" Error Fixes.

You can try the below-listed solutions at your end to get rid of this error.

A) Preliminary Steps to try First.

The below-listed Preliminary steps must be tried at your end first to resolve this error at the very first stage.

1. Try Rebooting Your PC.

Sometimes a nominal technical glitch causing an error on your Windows can be resolved with a simple rebooting step. Reboot or restart your device and check if the error is resolved.

2. Check If Your Wifi is Enabled.

Now once your device is been restarted and still you are facing the issue then at the very first stage check for your Wifi and be sure that it is enabled.

B) Advanced Troubleshooting Solutions to Get Rid of this Error.

If preliminary steps do not give a solution to your problem then you can try changing the settings of your system to get rid of this error. We have enlisted a few advanced solutions through which you can alter the settings of your PC and can get rid of this issue.

1. Try Checking for your Windows OS, If it Supports Hosted Networks.

A few Windows OS versions do not support hosted networks. To check if your Windows OS supports Hosted networks adhere to the following instructions.

Checking Compatibility for Windows 10.

1. Simultaneously Press "Win+R" on your keyboard
2. Type "cmd" on prompted search bar
3. Once your "Command Prompt" is launched Type "netsh wlan show driver | findstr Hosted" and Hit "Enter"
4. At the bottom search for "Hosted network supported" if it states "Yes" then your Windows OS supports Hosted networks.

Checking Compatibility for Windows 11.

1. Simultaneously Press "Ctrl+shift+2" altogether to launch the "Command prompt"
2. Once your "Command Prompt" is launched Type "netsh wlan show driver | findstr Hosted" and Hit "Enter"
3. At the bottom search for "Hosted network supported" if it states "Yes" then your Windows OS supports Hosted networks.

2. Check for your Microsoft-hosted Network Virtual Adaptor, If it is Working.

You can adhere to the below steps to check it on Windows 10 and 11.

1. Tap "Network connections" after Pressing "Win+X" simultaneously on your keyboard
2. Move to the "View tab" and Tick mark the "Show hidden devices"
3. Now Move to the "Networks adaptor" section and Tap it to "Expand" it
4. Now look out for the "Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adaptor". Right-click it and Hit "Enable"

3. Try Using a Different Driver.

Sometimes a faulty or corrupted Wifi Driver might be causing you this error.  Adhere to the below instructions to use a different driver on your Windows 10 and 11.

1. Launch "Device Manager" on your WindowsOS
2. Look out for your "Wireless adaptor" and double tap it to launch its "Properties"
3. Move your cursor to the "Driver Tab"  and Hit the "Roll back driver" Tab 

Note: If your Roll back driver option is not active then just uninstall the current driver and reinstall the same old version of your driver and check if the option is active.

Summing up:

If the above pieces of advice don't resolve your issue then your PC might have some serious issues, to resolve this issue you can now try contacting the customer support team of Microsoft. They will surely resolve your issue promptly.