{"id":9013,"date":"2022-09-14T17:21:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T11:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=9013"},"modified":"2022-09-14T17:25:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T11:55:21","slug":"usb-tethering-not-working-in-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/usb-tethering-not-working-in-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix USB Tethering Not Working in Windows PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tethering is an excellent alternative to connecting to the internet via mobile data when facing issues with your Wi-Fi. This is why when USB tethering doesn\u2019t work; it can be frustrating. There can be several reasons responsible for this problem like &#8211;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Outdated USB drive<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Broken USB Cable<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Corrupt Port, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regardless of the reason, there are multiple ways to fix it, and this article will discuss them in detail.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What is USB Tethering?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">USB Tethering is a way to share cellular data with devices. It allows you to enjoy internet connectivity on your computer when there\u2019s an internet connectivity issue. It is faster and has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/usb-drive-not-showing-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USB<\/a> cable to connect to the PC.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>USB<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/wi-fi-network-not-showing-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wi-Fi<\/a> and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why is USB Tethering not working?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There may be several reasons behind USB tethering not working correctly on Windows 10. Here we enlist the common causes for better understanding.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Too many wireless devices are connected at the same time.<\/li>\n<li>Defective USB cable<\/li>\n<li>Tethering Not Enabled<\/li>\n<li>The firewall is blocking the connection.<\/li>\n<li>Corrupt USB port<\/li>\n<li>Missing or Outdated USB\/Wi-Fi Drivers<\/li>\n<li>Exceeded the limit of mobile data.<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth Access Point Is Turned Off<\/li>\n<li>Misconfigured APN Settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Must Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-outdated-drivers-in-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Update Outdated Drivers in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Fix USB Tethering Not Working &#8211; Windows?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The USB tethering not working problem can be fixed by applying several fixes. Starting with the simple fixes like checking the USB cable, re-connecting the device, and connecting to an alternate port, you can move on to the technical fixes to troubleshoot the tethering malfunction problem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check out the fixes list below and resolve the tethering issue.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1 &#8211; Disable Wi-Fi<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When the USB tethering is giving connectivity issues, check whether the Wi-Fi is enabled or disabled. If enabled, it interrupts the connection sharing between devices. Therefore, disable it for an interference-free experience.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Go to your smartphone Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Tap Wi-Fi to disable it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now try to connect the PC. The tethering should now work. If this doesn\u2019t help, move to the next fix.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Must Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/mtp-usb-device-driver-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix \u201cMTP USB Device Driver Failed\u201d Problem for Windows 11, 10, 8, 7<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 2 &#8211; Update Outdated Driver<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before following the technical steps given below, create a restore point.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Manually Updating Driver<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Press Windows Key + X &gt; and select Device Manager to open it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9039 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-commend.jpg\" alt=\"run commend\" width=\"401\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-commend.jpg 401w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-commend-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Double-click Network adapters &gt; look for \u201c<em>Remote NDIS based Internet Sharing Device<\/em>\u201d &gt; right-click on it and select Update driver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9036 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/device-manager-2.jpg\" alt=\"device manager\" width=\"526\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/device-manager-2.jpg 526w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/device-manager-2-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Select \u201cBrowse my computer for drivers. \u201c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9042 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/search-driver-automatically.jpg\" alt=\"search driver automatically\" width=\"615\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/search-driver-automatically.jpg 615w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/search-driver-automatically-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Click \u201cLet me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer. \u201c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9046 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/browse-driver.jpg\" alt=\"browse driver\" width=\"611\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/browse-driver.jpg 611w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/browse-driver-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Uncheck \u201cShow compatible hardware\u201d &gt; select Microsoft under Manufacturer.<\/li>\n<li>Select USB RNDIS6 Adapter from the right pane &gt; and click Next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9045 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/USB-RNDIS-Adapter.jpg\" alt=\"USB RNDIS Adapter\" width=\"614\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/USB-RNDIS-Adapter.jpg 614w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/USB-RNDIS-Adapter-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Click Yes to confirm your action and proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9044 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/update-driver-1.jpg\" alt=\"update driver\" width=\"409\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/update-driver-1.jpg 409w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/update-driver-1-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Wait for a while for Windows to install the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/usb-wi-fi-adapter-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">network adapter drivers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9043 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/update-adapter.jpg\" alt=\"update adapter\" width=\"602\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/update-adapter.jpg 614w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/update-adapter-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This should help fix the tethering not working issue. No worries if this method did not help, as you could not find the update manually, no worries. Use Advanced Driver Updater to detect outdated drivers and update them in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Automatically Update Device Driver &#8211; Advanced Driver Updater<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Download and install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/advanced-driver-updater-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Driver Updater<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9013,pos-2,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/9013\/2\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'usb-tethering-not-working-in-windows', 'event_category':'windows-2' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Launch the powerful driver updating software and click Start Scan Now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4869\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/adu-scan1.jpg\" alt=\"advanced driver updater\" width=\"621\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/adu-scan1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/adu-scan1-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Wait for the scan and update the driver. Use the Update All button to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-outdated-drivers-in-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">update all outdated drivers<\/a>. If you are re-directed to the purchase page, it seems you are using the Free version. To update the driver, click the Update driver link next to the driver you want to update. If you want me to install all driver updates, switch to the paid version of Advanced Driver Updater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4872\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/adu-update-all.jpg\" alt=\"update outdated driver\" width=\"623\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/adu-update-all.jpg 767w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/adu-update-all-300x232.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Restart the PC to apply the change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 3: Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter<\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Press the Windows key + R to open the Run window.<\/li>\n<li>Type command prompt and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as administrator.<\/li>\n<li>Type the following command &#8211; exe -id DeviceDiagnostic and let the troubleshooter run<\/li>\n<li>If any issues are detected, they will be automatically fixed.<\/li>\n<li>Restart the PC to save changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Must Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-fix-microsoft-teredo-tunneling-adapter-missing\/\">How to Fix Microsoft Teredo Tunneling Adapter Missing<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 4: Run a Windows Registry\u00a0Command<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Run Command Prompt as admin. In the Windows search field, search for Command Prompt &gt; select the best result &gt; right-click &gt; Run as administrator.<\/li>\n<li>Type the following command: sc.exe config netsetupsvc start=disabled and press the Enter key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9033 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/command-prompt.jpg\" alt=\"command prompt\" width=\"520\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/command-prompt.jpg 520w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/command-prompt-300x103.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Next open Device Manager. Press Windows Key + X &gt; select Device Manager from the list.<\/li>\n<li>Double click Network adapter &gt; right-click on <em>Remote NDIS based Internet Sharing Device<\/em> &gt; Uninstall device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9035 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/device-manager-uninstall-device-1.jpg\" alt=\"device manager uninstall device\" width=\"526\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/device-manager-uninstall-device-1.jpg 526w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/device-manager-uninstall-device-1-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Confirm the action.<\/li>\n<li>Next, click the Action tab under the Device Manager window and select \u201cScan for hardware changes. \u201c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9041 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/scan-hardware-.jpg\" alt=\"scan hardware\" width=\"491\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/scan-hardware-.jpg 491w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/scan-hardware--300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>The drivers for your network card will be automatically installed, and you\u2019ll find them under Network Adapters.<\/li>\n<li>Press Windows Key + R &gt; type regedit &gt; click Ok.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9040 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-regedit.jpg\" alt=\"run regedit\" width=\"399\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-regedit.jpg 399w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/run-regedit-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Go to the following registry key:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Class\\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Double click the registry key &gt; find the registry key with \u201cRemote NDIS based Internet Sharing Device.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9037 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/registry-editor.jpg\" alt=\"registry editor\" width=\"568\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/registry-editor.jpg 568w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/registry-editor-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Right-click on it &gt; select New &gt; DWORD (32-bit) value. (repeat this to create a 3DWORD name as:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">*IfType<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">*MediaType<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">*PhysicalMediaType<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9038 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/registry-media.jpg\" alt=\"registry media\" width=\"568\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/registry-media.jpg 568w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/registry-media-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Set the DWORD value for IfType, MediaType, and PhysicalMediaType as follows:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">*IfType = 6<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">*MediaType = 0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">*PhysicalMediaType = 0xe<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Open Command Prompt (as Admin) and type sc.exe config netsetupsvc start=demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9032 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cmd.jpg\" alt=\"cmd\" width=\"543\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cmd.jpg 543w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cmd-300x91.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Go to Device Manager, double click Network Adapters right-click your device select Disable.<\/li>\n<li>Again, right-click on it &gt; select Enable, which should Fix USB Tethering Not Working in Windows 10.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9034 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/device-and-printer.jpg\" alt=\"device and printer\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/device-and-printer.jpg 600w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/device-and-printer-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That\u2019s it. This is how you can fix the USB Tethering not working on the Windows issue. If you have any queries, leave them in the comments section. Make sure your device drivers are up-to-date.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Recommended-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/nvidia-geforce-experience-not-working\/\">Fix \u2013 NVIDIA GeForce Experience Not Working or Missing<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/phasmophobia-voice-chat-not-working-issue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Fix Phasmophobia Voice Chat Not Working Issue<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/generic-non-pnp-monitor-driver-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Solve Generic Non-PnP Monitor Driver Issues<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tethering is an excellent alternative to connecting to the internet via mobile data when facing issues with your Wi-Fi. This is why when USB tethering doesn\u2019t work; it can be frustrating. 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