{"id":5877,"date":"2020-09-25T08:20:55","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T08:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/?p=5877"},"modified":"2020-09-25T18:43:30","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T18:43:30","slug":"fix-hosted-network-couldnt-be-started-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/fix-hosted-network-couldnt-be-started-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to remove \u2018The Hosted Network Couldn\u2019t Be Started\u2019 error?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re here, you must be asking yourself, \u201cWhy am I getting the \u2018The hosted network couldn\u2019t be started\u2019 error message?\u201d If it&#8217;s your first time seeing this error, we bet you&#8217;re eager to know what a hosted network is. Well, Windows 10 allows you to create a virtual network, also known as a hosted wireless network or a virtual access point, on your PC for other wireless devices to connect to. The feature was introduced in Windows 7 and allows you to easily create a Wi-Fi hotspot using the Command Prompt.<\/p>\n<p>However, the process is not as smooth for everyone. Sometimes when trying to start a hosted network in the Command Prompt using the command <strong>netsh wlan start hostednetwork<\/strong>, you may stumble upon the following error message:<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The hosted network couldn\u2019t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.\u2019<\/p>\n<h2>What Causes the \u2018The Hosted Network Couldn\u2019t Be Started\u2019 Error?<\/h2>\n<p>The most obvious reasons that could trigger the \u2018The hosted network couldn\u2019t be started\u2019 error message when using the Command Prompt to turn your laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot include the following issues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An outdated Wi-Fi driver<\/li>\n<li>A faulty device or corrupted\/missing Wi-Fi driver<\/li>\n<li>An incompatible Wi-Fi driver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Fix the \u2018The Hosted Network Couldn\u2019t Be Started\u2019 Error in Windows 10<\/h2>\n<p>Before you start making changes to your system, here are a few suggestions worth trying out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reboot your computer first and check if the issue is resolved. Often, minor system glitches can cause your PC to act up, and simply restarting the computer fixes those glitches.<\/li>\n<li>Try starting the hosted network with administrator privileges. Here&#8217;s a quick guide:\n<ul>\n<li>Press the Win + S shortcut and type <strong>cmd<\/strong> into the Windows Search box.<\/li>\n<li>Choose \u201cRun as administrator\u201d in the right pane to launch \u201cCommand Prompt\u201d with elevated rights.<\/li>\n<li>Execute the command <strong>netsh wlan start hostednetwork<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Check if your Wi-Fi is enabled. If you&#8217;re using a Windows laptop, make sure that the Wi-Fi button is pressed and that your wireless connection is working. If, for instance, airplane mode is enabled without your knowledge, you won&#8217;t be able to establish an internet connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you still encounter the \u2018The hosted network couldn&#8217;t be started\u2019 error, try the solutions below.<\/p>\n<h2>Solution 1: Check If Your Operating System Supports Hosted Networks<\/h2>\n<p>Not all Windows versions can run wireless hosted networks. Windows 7 Starter Edition, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and other older Windows versions don&#8217;t support hosted networks.<\/p>\n<p>Only computers running Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8\/8.1, and Windows 10 support wireless hosted networks. If your computer was originally running any of the earlier versions of Windows, then your Wi-Fi device is probably not compatible with a virtual access point or hosted network. Users who built their PCs from scratch could also be facing incompatibility issues.<\/p>\n<p>To check if your Windows computer supports a hosted network, follow the procedure below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Quick Link menu using the Win + X keyboard shortcut and select \u201cCommand Prompt (Admin)\u201d. If the option isn\u2019t available, press the Windows logo on your keyboard, type in <strong>cmd<\/strong> and select \u201cRun as administrator\u201d in the right pane.<\/li>\n<li>In the \u201cCommand Prompt\u201d window, execute the command <strong>netsh wlan show drivers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the part that says \u201cHosted network supported\u201d and check if the setting says \u201cYes\u201d. If it says &#8220;No&#8221;, then your computer hardware doesn&#8217;t allow the creation of wireless hosted networks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Important note: If the option says \u201cNo\u201d, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that your computer hardware cannot support the creation of hosted networks. Other factors, such as a faulty Wi-Fi card device, can also contribute to the \u201cNo\u201d message when you execute the command above.<\/p>\n<p>If your computer allows you to create hosted networks yet it\u2019s showing the \u2018The hosted network couldn\u2019t be started\u2019 error message, then the issue lies elsewhere. Keep trying the fixes below until you find the fix that works for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Solution 2: Troubleshoot Your Wi-Fi Hardware<\/h2>\n<p>You can use the Windows troubleshooting feature to try and fix wireless network adapter issues. To proceed, follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press the Win + I keyboard shortcut and select Update &amp; Security &gt; Troubleshoot.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cNetwork Adapter\u201d to highlight it and select \u201cRun the troubleshooter\u201d. Windows will commence the troubleshooting process and ask you to choose the network adapter to diagnose.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;Wi-Fi&#8221; and click \u201cNext\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>If the troubleshooter finds any issues, follow the instructions provided to fix them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If this doesn&#8217;t resolve the \u2018The hosted network couldn&#8217;t be started\u2019 error, move to the next fix below.<\/p>\n<h2>Solution 3: Check If the Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter Is Working Properly<\/h2>\n<p>If the Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter is disabled, then you might run into the \u2018The hosted network couldn\u2019t be started\u2019 error message. To enable it, here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press the Win + X shortcut and select \u201cDevice Manager\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Open the \u201cView\u201d tab and click on the \u201cShow hidden devices\u201d option.<\/li>\n<li>Expand \u201cNetwork adapters\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Locate \u201cMicrosoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter\u201d, right-click on it and select \u201cEnable device\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Close all open applications and reboot Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Open the Command Prompt and try starting your hosted network to check if you encounter the error message again. If you do, go for the next solution below.<\/p>\n<h2>Solution 4: Update Your Network Adapter Driver<\/h2>\n<p>If you upgraded to the latest version of Windows, chances are that the previous drivers are not compatible with the new operating system, hence the error message. If that\u2019s the case, updating your Wi-Fi card drivers could resolve the issue.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to proceed:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press the Win + R shortcut, type <strong>msc<\/strong> into the \u201cRun\u201d box and hit \u201cEnter\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Find \u201cNetwork adapters\u201d from the list and click on it to expand it.<\/li>\n<li>Locate your wireless\/Wi-Fi device, right-click it and select \u201cUpdate driver\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the first option that says \u201cSearch automatically for updated driver software\u201d to let Windows search for a compatible driver for your Wi-Fi card device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You\u2019ll most likely see the message \u201cWindows has determined that the best driver for this device is already installed\u201d. In that case, click the \u201cSearch for updated drivers on Windows Update\u201d link to install the latest drivers along with pending Windows updates. Once the process completes successfully, restart Windows and try starting the hosted network via the Command Prompt again. If the error hasn&#8217;t been fixed, try a third-party driver updating tool.<\/p>\n<p>Your Windows device can only run smoothly if all the device drivers are working properly. This means that you need to update all your device drivers to avoid running into various PC errors. We recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/go\/blog_auslogics_fromarticles\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/downloads\/?ref=fix-hosted-network-couldnt-be-started-error\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a>, a dedicated program that not only makes the process of updating your device drivers easy and fast but also updates all of the available device drivers simultaneously with just a single click.<\/p>\n<p>Once installed, Auslogics Driver Updater initiates a scan to determine the types of drivers installed on your PC. It then creates a backup of the current drivers before updating them with the latest versions directly from the manufacturers\u2019 websites. The backup is important in case you run into problems with the new drivers. What\u2019s more, with Driver Updater, the process is automatic and highly effective.<\/p>\n<h2>Solution 5: Reconfigure the Power Management Settings<\/h2>\n<p>The \u201cPower Management\u201d feature allows your computer to turn off devices in your system to save power. In some cases, this can cause issues, such as the \u2018The hosted network couldn\u2019t be started\u2019 error. Try disabling the feature to check if it resolves the problem. Here are the steps to follow:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Using the Win + X shortcut, open \u201cDevice Manager\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Find \u201cNetwork adapters\u201d and expand it.<\/li>\n<li>Locate your wireless\/Wi-Fi adapter and double-click it to open its \u201cProperties\u201d window.<\/li>\n<li>In the \u201cProperties\u201d window, open the \u201cPower Management\u201d tab and uncheck \u201cAllow the computer to turn off the device to save power\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cOK\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Restart your PC and try creating a virtual network.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Did this fix remove the \u2018The hosted network couldn\u2019t be started\u2019 error? If not, try the next solution.<\/p>\n<h2>Solution 6: Modify Your Wireless Adapter\u2019s Properties<\/h2>\n<p>According to some users, changing the wireless adapter\u2019s properties fixed the error. To try that, follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch \u201cDevice Manager\u201d using the Win + X keyboard shortcut.<\/li>\n<li>Expand \u201cNetwork adapters\u201d and double-click your Wi-Fi adapter to open its \u201cProperties\u201d window.<\/li>\n<li>Switch to the \u201cAdvanced\u201d tab and choose \u201cHT mode\u201d under the \u201cProperty\u201d list.<\/li>\n<li>Click the dropdown list under \u201cValue:\u201d and choose \u201cEnabled\u201d,<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cOK\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Execute the command <strong>netsh wlan show drivers<\/strong> in the Command Prompt and check if \u201cHosted network supported\u201d says \u201cYes\u201d. If it does, the error is fixed.<\/p>\n<h2>Solution 7: Reinstall the Wi-Fi Driver<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re still getting the \u2018The hosted network couldn\u2019t be started\u2019 error message, you could try uninstalling and reinstalling your Wi-Fi driver to repair broken or corrupted temporary files in the driver\u2019s folder.<\/p>\n<p>To do that, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press the Win and R keys simultaneously, type <strong>msc<\/strong> into the \u201cRun\u201d box and click \u201cOK\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Once the \u201cDevice Manager\u201d window opens, expand \u201cNetwork adapters\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click your Wi-Fi driver and select \u201cUninstall device\u201d. This operation will remove the Wi-Fi device from your PC.<\/li>\n<li>Restart Windows.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Windows will detect the missing device and automatically install it. Your Wi-Fi driver should now be fixed, and you should be able to create a hosted network without further errors. If Windows fails to detect the missing device after the reboot, open the Device Manager and click the \u201cAction\u201d tab. Select \u201cScan for hardware changes\u201d to trigger Windows to perform the scan and, hopefully, install the missing device.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep Your PC Free of Malware<\/h2>\n<p>Malware infection can corrupt files in the folder associated with your Wi-Fi device. Malware attacks are nasty and tend to leave PCs damaged and vulnerable to future attacks. That\u2019s why we recommend using an aggressive malware removal tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/go\/blog_auslogics_fromarticles\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/downloads\/?ref=fix-hosted-network-couldnt-be-started-error\">Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/a>. The program checks every section of your operating system, especially the most targeted areas like your registry, system memory, and auto-start items, to ensure that no suspicious items exist.<\/p>\n<p>Auslogics Anti-Malware is designed to work alongside your main antivirus program to provide maximum security against malware infections. Considering the stealth nature of some types of malware, we recommend running regular scans to remove any suspicious items that might have infiltrated your system without your knowledge or permission.<\/p>\n<p>If malware was responsible for the \u2018The hosted network couldn\u2019t be started\u2019 error, then removing it should fix the problem and allow you to create a virtual network.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have additional information regarding how to remove the \u201cThe network couldn\u2019t be started\u2019 error in Windows 10? We welcome your views and contributions via the comments section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re here, you must be asking yourself, \u201cWhy am I getting the \u2018The hosted network couldn\u2019t be started\u2019 error message?\u201d If it&#8217;s your first time seeing this error, we bet you&#8217;re eager to know what a hosted network is. 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