Why can't I set up a Microsoft viral wifi adapter to create a hotspot?

[Windows Central Question]

I cant set up a microsoft virual wifi adapter to create a hotspot

OS is windows 7
Pc is IBM T61
In network adapters is a listing: intel wireless wifi link 4905AGN
I updated this adapter, but still no hotspot
I tried a few instant "Hotspot" installation software, but all need the MS virtual wifi adapter to run
HELP please

 

[dKp1977]

Re: I cant set up a microsoft virual wifi adapter to create a hotspot

I've done this several times before, but never used a dedicated software for it, as Windows supports WiFi sharing on its own since Windows 7. Check this article, which contains a nice how to: How to turn your Windows 7 laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot

You need to scroll down a bit (2. Activating your device and Wi-Fi hotspot through command line scripts)

 

[rhapdog]

Re: I cant set up a microsoft virual wifi adapter to create a hotspot

Make sure that when you issue the following command at the command prompt (run command prompt as administrator), that it says "Hosted Network Supported: Yes". If it is No, then your adapter simply doesn't support it.

Run the "netsh wlan show drivers" command at an elevated command prompt to see if it is compatible.

 

[Marcelo Velazquez]

Re: I cant set up a microsoft virual wifi adapter to create a hotspot

I went for the easiest alternative: Set up one using connectify-me. Works like a charm on Windows 7/8/10. The only downside is that the free version resets the connection every 30 minutes