Windows 10: What are WAN Miniport, Microsoft Kernel Debug Network Adapter, and why?

What are these two devices listed under Device Manager -> Network Adapters? they're hidden - show hidden devices in view menuand why are they there?1 Microsoft Kernel Debug Network Adapter not grayed out2 WAN Miniport SSTP grayed outSo far, Microsoft does not want to answer. At learn DOT microsoft DOT com there was a generic answer that did not answer anything. Then an AI bot started labelling anything following up as violations of code of conduct. It was further discoverd that the MS Vendor that answered the question but not really was under investigation.Where does one get ans

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wan miniport network adapters missing

I need the following wan miniport network adapters in order to run Norton 360 VPN. they are IKEV2, IP, IPV6. I will also need their drivers. How to I find and install these network adapters?

Dell Inspiron All-In-One 0 Windows 10, 1909

 

Microsoft Kernel Debug Network Adapter

Hi, I am Dhanam, Independent Advisor here to work with you on this issue.

I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.



I understand that you see Kernel Debug Network Adapter in Device Manager. This can happen if debugging is turner on. I would suggest you to turn off debugging by following the steps mentioned below:



Type command prompt in the search bar on the Taskbar.

Right click on the command prompt icon and select Run as administrator.

Paste the following commands and hit Enter:

bcdedit /debug off



If you still see the Network Adapter, you can disable it from Device Manager without problems. Refer the steps mentioned below:



Press Windows Logo key + X, to open Device Manager.

Expand Network adapters.

Now, right click on the Kernel Debug adapter and select Disable device.



This is a public user-to-user support forum. I'm a user like you helping other users. I do not work for Microsoft and cannot access any user accounts.

I hope this can help you. If this still can't solve your problem, just let me know and I'll do my best to try to help you.

Regards,

Dhanam,

Independent Advisor.

 

Ethernet is showing as Kernel Debug Network Adapater

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you see Kernel Debug Network Adapter in Device Manager. This can happen if debugging is turner on. I would suggest you to turn off debugging by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Type command prompt in the search bar on the
   Taskbar.
   
2. Right click on the command prompt icon and select
   Run as administrator.
   
3. Paste the following commands and hit Enter:
   
   bcdedit /debug off
   

If you still see the Network Adapter, you can disable it from Device Manager without problems. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + X, to open
   Device Manager.
   
2. Expand Network adapters.
   
3. Now, right click on the Kernel Debug adapter and select
   Disable device.
   

Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator