Fix network object name already existed issue in Windows

When rename a network adapter in Windows:

PS C:\> Rename-NetAdapter -Name Ethernet -NewName Mellanox

an error Rename-NetAdapter : {Object Exists} An attempt was made to create an object and the object name already existed thrown.

Work around solution is:

1. Open Device Manager in Windows Control Panel
2. Under menu View enable Show hidden devices
3. Uninstall the old network adapter with the old name
4. Then rename the network adapter again

References

• Registry mismatch Get-NetAdapter, https://stackoverflow.com/questions/42220423/registry-mismatch-get-netadapter

Contents

1. References