At times when you try to configure Virtual Network Switches in Hyper-V, an error is seen. The complete error message is as shown below:
Error applying Virtual Switch Properties changes
Failed while adding virtual Ethernet switch connections.
Failed to connect Ethernet switch port(switch name=' <deviceid>",port name="< port id>",adapter GUID='{GUID id}'):
The system cannot find the file specified.(0x80070002).
In this article, we’ve compiled several ways to fix the error seen while applying the virtual switch properties in hyper-v. Ensure you gave created a backup of the settings before trying out the below fixes.
Fix 1: Reset the Network Connection using the “netcfg” command
Step 1: Open the Run Dialog with Windows+R.
Step 2: In the Run dialog window, type powershell and hold the keys Ctrl+Shift+Enter. This opens the Elevated PowerShell window
Step 3:In the UAC window that shows up, click on Yes.
Step 4: In the PowerShell window that opens, enter the below command to reset the network connection and hit Enter
netcfg -d
Step 5: Now, reboot the server.
After that , Open the Virtual Switch Manager in Hyper-V and check if the error resolves.
Fix 2: Change the name of the Network Adapter for Hyper V Manager using PowerShell
Step 1: Open the Run Dialog with Windows+R.
Step 2: In the Run dialog window, type powershell and hold the keys Ctrl+Shift+Enter. This opens the Elevated PowerShell window
Step 3:In the UAC window that shows up, click on Yes.
Step 4: In the PowerShell window that opens, enter the below command to change the name of the network adapter.
New-VMSwitch -name <NameOfTheSwitch> -NetAdapterName <NameOfNetworkAdapter> -AllowManagementOS $true
where,
NameOfTheSwitch is the name of the switch to be created. This is how the name displays in Hyper-V.
NameOfNetworkAdapter is the name of the network adapter that is to be associated with the switch.
For example, if you want to create a switch named “QoS switch” over your “Wired Ethernet connection 1” then the command should be,
New-VMSwitch -name "QoS switch" -NetAdapterName "Wired Ethernet connection 1" -AllowManagementOS $true
Step 5: Open the Virtual Switch Manager in Hyper-V and check if the switch is listed.
Fix 3:Update the Network Adapter Driver
Step 1: Hold the keys Windows and R to open the Run Terminal window
Step 2: Type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter
Step 3: In the Device Manager window that opens, scroll down and double-click on Network adapters
Step 2: Right-click on the required network adapter and click on Update Driver
Step 3: In the Update Drivers window, click on Search Automatically for drivers.
Step 4: System searches and you will be notified of any updated drivers are found.
Step 5: Follow the onscreen instructions and update the drivers.
Step 6: Open the Virtual Switch Manager in Hyper-V and check if the error resolves.
Fix 4: Uninstall and re-install the Network Adapter
Step 1: Hold the keys Windows and R to open the Run Terminal window.
Step 2: Type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter.
Step 3: In the Device Manager window that opens, scroll down and double-click on Network adapters.
Step 4: Right-click on the required network adapter and click on Update Driver.
Step 5: In the Uninstall Device window, tick the Delete the driver software for this device.
Step 6: Click on the Uninstall button.
Step 7: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Uninstallation process.
Step 8: Restart the system and check if the system installs the default Wi-Fi Driver. You can verify this by opening the Device Manager and clicking on the button Scan for hardware changes as shown below.
Step 9: Check if the disconnection issue resolves.
Step 10: Open the Virtual Switch Manager in Hyper-V and check if the error resolves.
Fix 5: Allow Network Sharing
Step 1: Open Run Dialog using Win+R.
Step 2: Type ncpa.cpl and hit Enter.
Step 3: In the appearing window, right-click on your Network Adapter.
Step 4: Choose Properties.
Step 5: In the Properties window that opens, go to Sharing tab.
Step 6: Tick on Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.
Step 7: Click on the OK button.
Step 8: Now, open the Virtual switch manager in Hyper V and check if you still see the error.
That’s All.
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