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USB Wifi Tethering not working anymore

Anonymous
2023-02-28T04:53:55+00:00

So when I first got my pc I didn't have a wifi adapter so I just plugged my iPhone into the computer with the USB charger cable and was able to use the hotspot through USB to connect to the internet. Now when I plug in my phone; It brings up my phone, lets me access it, but I am unable to choose my phone on the list of available networks to access the wifi hotspot through usb tethering. I have tried everything from deleting and redownloading the network drivers to completely resetting my pc.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-03-01T05:14:49+00:00

    Here is something else to try.

    The problem could be an older NDIS drive that is a default in Windows to connect to the internet with USB Tethering. This can sometimes become a problem with Android phones.

    Please connect the Android Phone to your computer and then turn on the USB tethering on your phone.

    Then proceed to try this.

    Open Device Manager by typing Device Manager in the search on the task page then hit enter to open the page.

    Click on the Network Adapters folder.

    Right-click on Remote NDIS-based Internet Sharing Device and click on update.

    Select Browse my computer for driver software.

    Click on Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.

    Uncheck show compatible hardware

    In the manufacturer, section click Microsoft

    Choose the Remote NDIS Compatible Device and click Next

    Please let me know if you have questions.

    Best Wishes,

    Cindy

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-02-28T05:29:53+00:00

    Hi Jayson,

    My name is Cindy. I am sorry you are having this problem. I know it is really frustrating. I will do my best to help you with this problem.

    Please note: This is a user-to-user community forum. We are users just like you who help others. We are not employees of Microsoft.

    Many times, reinstalling the USB drivers may fix this problem. I have attached the directions below.

    1. Please right-click on the Start Menu and select Device Manager. Then hit enter.

    This will open the Device Manager.

    1. Scroll down the page and click on Universal Serial Bus Controllers
    2. Right-click on all of the file drivers and uninstall them. Don't worry. Windows will reinstall them.
    3. Then restart the computer. Windows will reinstall the drivers and fix any USB problems.

    You may also want to run the troubleshooter.

    1. Right-click
    2. Click on Troubleshoot Sound Problems.
    3. Follow the prompts.

    click on the audio icon on the taskbar.

    1. Check to see if this fixed the problem.

    Sincerely,

    Cindy

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