Cannot create virtual switch Hyper-V (0x80070002)

I get following error while creating any type(external, internal and private) of virtual switch on Hyper-V using Hyper-V manager.

Failed to create virtual ethernet switch.

The system cannot find the file specified. (0x80070002)

Here is a to screenshot of error:

OS: Windows 8.1 (x64) + Update 1

Getting the same error when trying to create from Powershell.

Solution 1:

1. Go to Settings -> Network & Internet

2. Select Change adapter options

3. Right click on NIC Adapter -> Properties

4. Check if the Hyper-V Extensible Virtual Switch is installed in your NIC's Properties

   • If it is installed, uninstall it.

5. Reinstall the Hyper-V Extensible Virtual Switch

   5.1 Select Install

   5.2 Select Protocol

   5.3 Select Hyper-V Extensible Virtual Switch

6. Create the virtual switch on Hyper-V using the Hyper-V manager

Source: https://www.tenforums.com/virtualization/10699-hyper-v-error-when-creating-virtual-switch.html#post306179