Microsoft Hosted Network is not available

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RawheatC

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Hi there,

I use an ASUS K52F notebook. A couple of months ago, I had to reinstall Windows 7 due to a number of issues plaguing my computer (corrupt registry, control panel wouldn't open, etc). I have always used my notebook as a WiFi hotspot for my phone using Connectify. Since reinstalling my OS, I haven't been able to create a hotspot. Whenever I attempt it, I get an error message saying "Microsoft Hosted Network is not available". All solutions on the internet suggest that I reinstall or update my wireless network drivers, although that still doesn't seem to help. I even updated mt chipset drivers, but it has been of no use so far.

I have no problems establishing a connection between my notebook and other wireless networks, so I'm ruling out any hardware issues. Using other softwares for creating a virtual hotspot, such as mHotspot, yield the same results.

If I am missing out on any information which is relevant or important for correctly diagnosing this issue, please let me know.
 
Try starting it manually. This is how I do it on my PC:

Run the following as admin from c:\windows\system32

1) Stop, if already running:
> netsh wlan stop hostednetwork

2) Run a new instance:
> netsh wlan set hostednetwork ssid=<any name> key=<any password> keyUsage=persistent mode=allow
> netsh wlan start hostednetwork

If it still doesn't start, then your drivers need to be looked into.
 
Since you had this feature before and after a reformat of Windows, you lost the ability, it may have something to do with the device drivers. Would suggest to install the drivers for the WiFi card from the ASUS site.
 
The problem persists even after downloading and reinstalling drivers for my notebook from the ASUS website.

gauravH said:
Try starting it manually. This is how I do it on my PC:

Run the following as admin from c:\windows\system32

1) Stop, if already running:
> netsh wlan stop hostednetwork

2) Run a new instance:
> netsh wlan set hostednetwork ssid=<any name> key=<any password> keyUsage=persistent mode=allow
> netsh wlan start hostednetwork

If it still doesn't start, then your drivers need to be looked into.
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I tried the steps you mentioned, but I get the following message when I attempt to start the hosted network: "The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation".

Note: In the device manager, I get a yellow warning sign next to Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter. I tried updating the drivers a number of times, but failed to do so each time.
 
^^ Yes, I had to install some WLAN drivers from Microsoft after I formatted my drive. I am looking into my harddisk for the name of the driver file... meanwhile, you can search for it online.

Update: I couldn't locate the file on my PC.

1) You can download MicrosoftFixIt tool and let it scan for issues. It's a small tool and connects to MS for finding solutions.

2) As the hosted WiFi network worked for you earlier, the appropriate drivers must be with you. Try updating the drivers from Device Manager and point it to various directories inside /windows. Or use your installation DVD.
 
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