Set Up Ad Hoc Wi-Fi Network In Windows 7 Starter Edition [How To]

Microsoft released Windows 7 Starter Edition, which was designed for Netbooks and given free of cost in several emerging markets. There are many limitations in Starter Edition of Windows 7 including a network restriction which does not allow users to create or be part of an ad-hoc network.

Ad hoc Wi-Fi Networks are used for sharing files, folders, presentations, or even an internet connection between multiple computers. Most users prefer ad-hoc Wireless networking for playing multi-player games. Raefel Rivera of WithinWindows has discovered that Windows 7 Starter Edition simply hides the Ad hoc Wireless Networking feature, but allows it’s usage.

Normally ad hoc network set up wizard is available from the Control Panel. While this short cut is missing in Windows 7 Starter Edition, you can get access to the set up wizard with this trick:

Go to Start Menu’s search box, type adhoc and hit Enter. You will be able to see the Set up a wireless ad hoc network wizard. Follow the steps in the wizard one after the other and in a few minutes you will be able to enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity on your Windows 7 Starter Edition PC.