Since it is typically used as a secondary method of connecting to the internet, it can be extremely frustrating when even USB tethering is not working. Below are several possible solutions for tethering issues in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

There are many factors between your phone, computer, and internet connection that can cause USB tethering issues:

Follow these steps in the order we listed them to try the simpler solutions first:

Turn off Wi-Fi on your computer. A wireless connection can get in the way of USB tethering and it only takes a few seconds to see if this fixes it.