Windows 10: Mobile Hotspot feature causes the PC to freeze

I am having a little bit of an issue with the mobile hotspot feature. Actually a list of different issues that come and go, but I'll stick with current.


One thing I noticed while using the feature is that when a device went out of range of the hotspot the entire feature would crash. By "crash" I mean that the feature could not be turned off, or attempting to turn it off caused it to hang never actually turning off, the network and sharing center does not function and any action made there, disabling adapters and such, would also hang, the settings menu becomes very slow, and task manager slows down to a frame a minute. Not technically a crash, but close enough.


I can fix this by restarting the computer, or by putting it in sleep or hibernate, but I am having a new issue.


When I turn on the hotspot, devices that could previously connect to the hotspot now cannot connect for more than a second, constantly connecting and disconnecting until the feature "crashes" again.


I thought the issue might have to do with the Microsoft Direct Virtual Adapter, but I cannot find any issues with the adapter.


Any ideas or previous posts that may help are appreciated.



***Modified title from: Mobile Hotspot Feature***

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Built-in 'Mobile Hotspot' feature is not working in Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (10.0, Build 14393)

Hi,

To assist you better, please provide us the information below:

• Have you checked the issues with other network connection?

I suggest you to refer to the steps provided in the Microsoft Help Article and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/use-your-pc-as-a-mobile-hotspot

Please get back to us with an update on Wi-Fi hotspot issue, we will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

mobile hotspot settings on my laptop

Hi,

It looks like the Mobile Hotspot feature of your Windows 10 PC has been enabled. To turn this feature off, follow the steps below:

• Right-click the Windows key and click Settings.
• Select Network & Internet.
• Click Mobile Hotspot, then toggle it OFF.
  

Feel free to update us should you need further assistance.

Regards.

 

Windows 10 Hotspot feature not working.

Hi,

There are several reasons as to why this issue occurred. For us to provide the best resolution for your concern, we need additional information:

• Are you connecting your devices to the PC's hotspot? Or are you using a mobile hotspot to connect your PC?
• Are there any error messages when you're connecting to the hotspot?
• Did you try disabling and enabling the feature then try connecting your devices?
• Have you done any troubleshooting steps?

We'll keep an eye out for your response.