A number of Windows 8.1 users has been reporting that they have been encountering various USB tethering problems after the Windows 8.1 upgrade. Here’s how the complaints sound like.

We have seen many USB-related for Windows 8.1 users in the past. We have reported problems with the Belkin Network USB Hub, slow USB 3.0 problems and the infamous Windows 8.1 USB Code 43 Error. Now, some users have been complaining about USB tethering problems in Windows 8.1, and Windows 8, as well. Here’s what one of them is saying:

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iPhone, Android doesn’t USB tether to Windows

As it turns out, most of the USB tethering problems in Windows 8.1 seem to happen especially when the iPhone is used, and we have recently reported that there are also problems connecting to an iPhone created WiFi hotspot from Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. But Android users have reported seeing USB tethering problems in Windows 8.1, as well. Here’s what one Android user is saying:

I have a Galaxy S3 and a Samsung Series 5 ultrabook.  I could use my phone via USB tether for internet/data access when the pc was running Win7 but now that I have upgraded to Win8, it no longer works.  The computer and phone connect OK but I can’t get internet access. Help?

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I have a dial up wired connection to my desktop. i use reverse tethering on my HTC One (Android 4.2.2 Jellybean) through USB to share this connection with my smartphone. this setup worked fine with windows 8. After upgrading to Windows 8.1, the reverse tethering is not working. The phone shows that it is connected properly, but there is no actual transfer of data. I have updated all the device drivers from htc and all other functions such as sync, file transfer etc are working as usual.

I have even checked with the firewall, which is currenly not blocking any such attempts. Device and Hardware troubleshooter states a problem with the driver for Microsoft Network Switch Default Miniport and says that it is unable to fix it. Is this causing the problem?

If you to encounter such problems, try running the troubleshooter and getting the latest drivers. If this still doesn’t work, then try this nice guide from XDA Developers forums that might just help you out. Leave your comment below with the solution that has worked for you so others can know, as well.

Other tethering issues and possible solutions

You may encounter such a problem – your Windows 10 does not connect to your iPhone hotspot. That may also be caused because of some tethering errors. In case you are in this situation, we have a great fix article for you which will guide in order to get rid of this problem. Just do not forget to let us know in the comments which solution helped you.

For Android users, especially Samsung owners, we also have the right solution in case you encountered connection malfunctions. You can check the guide here.

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