Lungisa Windows 10 Iprofayile yeNethiwekhi elahlekileyo

Whether connecting to a wired device, like a keyboard or speaker, or a wireless device, like a mouse, printer, or display, the computer and the device are connected through a network link and operate with the help of a medium like a USB port (Universal Serial Bus), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or radio frequency, and through network profile, wireless network adapter. Connecting a new device to a computer can be incredibly painful sometimes as it displays the message of Windows doesn’t have a network profile for this device. If you are also dealing with the same problem, you are at the right place. We bring you a perfect guide that will help you fix Windows 10 network profile missing problem. Before that, let’s quickly understand a little about Network Profile.

How to Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

Network profiles are used to set up how machines connect over networks. To establish a connection with other devices, a network profile is needed that interacts with the other devices and stores essential network settings, security, and other relevant data.

Below listed are some of the reasons behind the missing error problem:

• Outdated or faulty driver
• Change in the network profile type
• The problem could be the device itself or the USB port

But don’t worry, we have a few solutions to fix the Windows 10 Network Profile Missing. First and foremost, ensure that the device to which you are trying to connect is compatible with your system. For example, USB 3.0 devices will not function properly with the older USB 2.0 ports. Therefore, check the device’s website for system requirements.

Now, we have shown the troubleshooting methods to fix Windows doesn’t have a network profile for this device issue.

Method 1: Switch to Private Network Profile

The PC is hidden from other devices on the same network when using the public network profile. Private network profiles, on the other hand, allow visibility to other nearby devices. Here’s how you can make your network profile visible:

1. Betha i Izitshixo zeWindows + I ngaxeshanye ukusungula i izicwangciso.

2. Cofa kwi Inethiwekhi kunye ne-Intanethi ukuseta.

3. Select the connected network and then click on Properties.

4. Switch from kawonke wonke ukuba lwaBucala Network Profile.

5. Ekugqibeleni, qalisa kwakhona iPC.

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Indlela yesi-2: Hlaziya uMqhubi weDivaysi

If the same error message appears of Windows doesn’t have a network profile for this device, the problem could also lie in the particular device driver. To fix the Windows 10 network profile missing, try updating the driver of the specific device. Read our guide on how to update Device Drivers on Windows 10.

Indlela yesi-3: Qhuba i-Adapter yeNethiwekhi yeNgxaki

Still facing the Windows 10 network profile missing problem, you can try the network adapter troubleshooter. Read our guide on How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity problems on Windows 10.

Indlela yesi-4: Qhuba i-Hardware kunye neDivaysi yeNgxaki

If after running the network troubleshooter, the said issue still persists, then you can run the appropriate troubleshooter for the device you are trying to connect to. For example, if you are having trouble connecting to a keyboard, select the keyboard troubleshooter, which will identify and resolve the issue. Get rid of the error message Windows doesn’t have a network profile for this device by performing this method. Read our guide Run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to fix issues.

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Indlela yesi-5: Faka kwakhona umqhubi wesixhobo

Some problems go undetected because of corrupted data files or unknown causes. We recommend reinstalling the driver with fresh settings using this method. To uninstall and reinstall the driver, read our guide on how to uninstall and reinstall drivers on Windows 10.

Method 6: Modify Network Profile

If your network profile has not changed yet, or you can’t find the option to do so, here’s an alternative method to switch from a public to a private profile.

Option I: Through Registry Editor

1. Cinezela Isitshixo seWindows, thayipha Umhleli wobhaliso, kwaye ucofe ku Ukusebenza njengomlawuli.

2. Cofa kwi Ewe kwi Ulawulo lweAkhawunti yoMsebenzisi kha wuleza.

3. Cofa kabini kwi HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ifolda.

4. Yandisa i SOFTWARE folder and then click on the Microsoft ifolda engundoqo.

5. Skrolela ezantsi kwaye uye kwi Windows NT > Inguqulelo yangoku ifolda engundoqo.

6. Scroll down again and expand the Uluhlu lwenethiwekhi key folder. Then expand Iiprofayili folder and click on the profile name.

7. Cofa kabini kwi udidi xabiso.

8. Guqula Idatha yexabiso ku 0 ukuba 1. Emva koko, cofa apha OK.

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Option II: Through Windows PowerShell

Similar to the above method, this is also an alternative method to switch from a public to a private profile to fix Windows 10 network profile missing issue.

1. Cinezela Isitshixo seWindows, thayipha PowerShell, kwaye ucofe ku vula.

2. Chwetheza i Fumana iNetConnectionProfile umyalelo kwaye ucinezele i Ngenisa isitshixo to check your network profile.

3. To change it to private, type the following command and press the Ngenisa isitshixo.

Set-NetConnectionProfile -Name Network -InterfaceIndex 10 -NetworkCategory Private

Phawula: Faka endaweni InterfaceIndex number in the command according to your system.

4. Finally, check if Windows doesn’t have a network profile for this device issue is resolved.

Option III: Through Local Security Policy

1. Cinezela Isitshixo seWindows, thayipha basekuhlaleni, kwaye ucofe ku UMgaqo-nkqubo woKhuseleko lweNdawo.

2. Cofa kwi Network List Manager Policies.

3. Select the connected womnatha kwaye ucofe kabini kuyo.

4. Yiya kwi Indawo yeNethiwekhi icandelo.

5. Khetha i lwaBucala ukhetho.

6. Cofa kwi Faka uze uchofoze OK.

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Method 7: Modify SNMP Service Settings

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) provides network managers with information about the devices that are connected to the network. To resolve the Windows 10 network profile missing issue, we will use this method to check the status of SNMP and enable automatic startup.

1. Cinezela IWindows R izitshixo ngaxeshanye ukuvula i Run ibhokisi yencoko.

2. Uhlobo services.msc kwaye cinezela Ngenisa isitshixo ukuvula iinkonzo window.

3. Cofa ekunene SNMP umgibe it and then click on Properties.

Ukusuka kwi- Uhlobo lokuqalisa drop-down menu, switch to ezizenzekelayo mode as illustrated below.

5. Cofa kwi Faka uze uchofoze OK.

Ithethelelwe:

Siyathemba ukuba esi sikhokelo sibe luncedo kwaye ukwazi ukulungisa Windows 10 network profile missing problem. Let us know which method worked for you best. If you have any queries or suggestions, then feel free to drop them in the comments section below.