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How to Set Up a Wireless Hosted Network (Ad-Hoc) in Windows 7, 8, and 10 – A Pro’s Guide As an IT professional with years of experience in networking, I’ve often found myself in situations where a quick wireless hotspot was needed—whether for sharing files in a meeting, extending a weak hotel Wi-Fi signal, or creating an emergency network when a router fails. Windows has a built-in but often overlooked feature that lets you turn your PC into a virtual router using the Command Prompt. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the exact steps I use to set up a  hosted network (ad-hoc)  in Windows 7, 8, and 10. I’ll also share some insider troubleshooting tips to save you time when things don’t go as planned. Step 1: Launch Command Prompt as Admin (The Right Way) Before anything else, you need elevated privileges. Here’s how I do it across different Windows versions: For Windows 7 & 10: Press  Win + S , type  “CMD” . Right-click  Command Prompt →  Run as ...