Windows 10: Unable to setup mobile hotspot in Windows 10 earlier it was working

hi Team,


I am using a Dell Vostro 3578 with Windows 10 Pro - insider build 20H2 19042.330. At least a month ago I was able to setup a mobile hotspot and very well able to connect my mobile and other home devices to wifi network. However , recently when I wanted to switch mobile hotspot on, it says it can't. The toggle switch keeps moving back to 'off' position. All I have done in last one month is:


Updated Wifi and Ethernet adapters from the Dell site to the latest version.

Also upgraded Windows 10 from 20H1 to 20H2 insider. Serached around the internet and found that in order for mobile hotspot to work 'Hosted Network supported ' should be 'Yes'. Currently it is a 'No', when check on CMD using the command - netsh wlan show drivers.


Output is as below:


C:\Users\xxxxx>netsh wlan show drivers



Interface name: Wi-Fi



Driver : Qualcomm QCA9377 802.11ac Wireless Adapter

Vendor : Qualcomm Atheros Communications Inc.

Provider : Microsoft

Date : 22-08-2018

Version : 12.0.0.722

INF file : netathr10x.inf

Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver

Radio types supported : 802.11b 802.11a 802.11g 802.11n 802.11ac

FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes

802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes

Hosted network supported : No

Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:

Open None

Open WEP-40bit

Open WEP-104bit

Open WEP

WPA-Enterprise TKIP

WPA-Personal TKIP

WPA2-Enterprise TKIP

WPA2-Personal TKIP

Vendor defined TKIP

WPA2-Enterprise Vendor defined

Vendor defined Vendor defined

WPA-Enterprise CCMP

WPA-Personal CCMP

WPA2-Enterprise CCMP

Vendor defined CCMP

WPA2-Enterprise Vendor defined

Vendor defined Vendor defined

Vendor defined CCMP

Vendor defined CCMP

WPA2-Personal CCMP

Vendor defined Vendor defined

Wireless Display Supported: Yes Graphics Driver: Yes, Wi-Fi Driver: Yes



I do not know what changed but I can tell for sure it used to work so smoothly recently but no longer can I even set it up. I do not wish to re install Windows 10 with Stable non insider build, OR keep that as last option.


1. So far I have tried to uninstall and completely remove the Qualcomm drivers that I had downloaded from Dell site.

2. tried 'netsh wlan start hostednetwork' on elevated CMD, was presented the error below:


C:\WINDOWS\system32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork

The hosted network couldn't be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.

3. From the Ethernet Adapter properties> Sharing tab> ICS: checked both check boxes allowing ICS

4. I do not have the 'Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter in Device Manager not sure if that is the cause, or how to if I have to get it back



Nothing has helped so far. I would like to use mobile hotspot as earlier, kindly suggest what do I need to try.


harige








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have you followed all the steps? U might have missed something. Check out instructions mentioned here Windows 10 Tip: Set Up a Mobile Hotspot - Thurrott.com

 

Mobile hotspot not working in Windows 10

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft community. I understand the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.


This issue may occur if the network drivers are not updated properly or not compatible.


I suggest to you try the steps in the following Microsoft Help article and check if you are trying proper steps to setup/connect to Hotspot.

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


Hope this information is helpful.

 

Windows 10 Mobile Hotspot Not working

Hi,

Your Bluetooth connection may be enabled which prevents you from setting up your mobile hotspot. To have this addressed, we suggest turning off the Bluetooth connection and see if you're able to set up your mobile hotspot. Follow these steps:

• Open Settings and select Devices.
• Click Bluetooth, then toggle it OFF.

Once done, check if you can now turn on your computer's mobile hotspot. Let us know how it goes.

Regards.