July 27, 2022

Lungisa Windows 10 Inkinga Yenethiwekhi Ilahlekile

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.

Lungisa Windows 10 Inkinga Yenethiwekhi Ilahlekile

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  • Outdated or faulty driver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. Shaya i Windows + I okhiye kanyekanye ukwethula i Amasethingi.

I-2. Chofoza Inethiwekhi ne-Inthanethi ukusetha.

Chofoza kunethiwekhi naku-inthanethi

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

click on the Properties

4. Switch from Public kuya Private Network Profile.

Choose Private network profile option

5. Ekugcineni, qala kabusha i-PC.

Funda futhi: Lungisa Amakhompyutha Angabonisi Kunethiwekhi ku Windows 10

Indlela yesi-2: Buyekeza Isishayeli Sedivayisi

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.

Click on Update driver. Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

Indlela yesi-3: Qalisa Isilungisimaphutha se-Adapter Yenethiwekhi

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.

Qalisa isilungisimaphutha sama-adaptha enethiwekhi

Indlela yesi-4: Qalisa Izingxenyekazi zekhompuyutha kanye Nesilungisimaphutha Sedivayisi

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.

Run Hardware and devices troubleshooter. Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

Funda futhi: Uzisetha kanjani kabusha izilungiselelo zenethiwekhi ku-Windows 10

Indlela yesi-5: Faka kabusha Isishayeli Sedivayisi

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.

right click on the driver and then click on uninstall device. Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

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

I-1. Cindezela u Ukhiye weWindows, thayipha umhleli wokubhalisa, bese uqhafaza Qalisa njengomphathi.

Yiya kumenyu yokusesha bese uthayipha umhleli weRegistry. Bese, chofoza ku-Run njengomlawuli.

I-2. Chofoza Yebo ku Ukulawulwa Kwe-akhawunti Yomsebenzisi ngokushesha.

click on yes to give permission. Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

3. Qhafaza kabili ku HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ifolda.

double click on HKEY LOCAL MACHINE

4. Nweba i- SOFTWARE folder and then click on the Microsoft ifolda eyisihluthulelo.

double click on software and then microsoft. Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

5. Skrolela phansi bese uya ku Windows NT > I-CurrentVersion ifolda eyisihluthulelo.

double click on windowsNT and then CurrentVersion

6. Scroll down again and expand the I-NetworkList key folder. Then expand Amaphrofayli folder and click on the profile name.

double click on Network and then profiles then click on the profile name. Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

7. Qhafaza kabili ku Isigaba inani.

double click on category

8. Shintsha Idatha yokubaluleka kusukela 0 kuya 1. Bese, chofoza OK.

change the value data from 0 to 1

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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.

I-1. Cindezela u Ukhiye weWindows, thayipha I-PowerShell, bese uqhafaza Vula.

launch Windows PowerShell. Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

2. Thayipha i Thola-NetConnectionProfile umyalo bese ucindezela inkinobho Faka ukhiye to check your network profile.

type the following command in powershell. Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

3. To change it to private, type the following command and press the Faka ukhiye.

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

Qaphela: Faka esikhundleni InterfaceIndex number in the command according to your system.

type the following command in powershell

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

Option III: Through Local Security Policy

I-1. Cindezela u Ukhiye weWindows, thayipha wendawo, bese uqhafaza Inqubomgomo Yezokuphepha Yasendaweni.

open Local Security Policy

I-2. Chofoza Network List Manager Policies.

click on Network list manager policies. Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

3. Select the connected Network bese uchofoza kabili kuso.

double click on network

I-4. Yiya ku Indawo Yenethiwekhi ingxenye.

switch to network location tab. Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

5. Khetha Private inketho.

choose private location type. Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

I-6. Chofoza Faka isicelo bese uchofoza OK.

Funda futhi: Lungisa Awekho Amanethiwekhi e-WiFi atholakala ku-Windows 10

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.

I-1. Cindezela u IWindows + R okhiye kanyekanye ukuvula i Qalisa ibhokisi lengxoxo.

I-2. Thayipha services.msc bese ucindezela Faka ukhiye ukuvula Imisebenzi iwindi.

type services.msc and press enter key

3. Qhafaza kwesokudla Isicupho se-SNMP it and then click on Izakhiwo.

select SNMP Trap properties. Fix Windows 10 Network Profile Missing Problem

I-4. Ukusuka Uhlobo lokuqalisa drop-down menu, switch to Automatic mode as illustrated below.

change startup type to automatic

I-5. Chofoza Faka isicelo bese uchofoza OK.

Kunconywe:

Sithemba ukuthi lo mhlahlandlela ube usizo futhi ukwazile 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.