Can't enable Internet Connection Sharing in Windows 8.1 error "we can't set up internet connection sharing"

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Hi Gloria,

Internet Connection sharing is supported in Windows 8.1 operating system.

Refer to the steps mentioned below to enable Internet Connection sharing in your Windows 8.1 operating system.

Check if your network card supports Internet Connection sharing.

a.        Type cmd on the Start Screen, right-click the icon, and click Run as Administrator.

b.       Type netsh wlan show drivers and verify if Hosted network supported says Yes. If it is No, your network card doesn’t support Wi-Fi sharing.

If your network card supports Internet Connection sharing, let’s enable it. Refer to these steps.

a.      Press Windows key +X, click Control Panel. In the search box, type adapter, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click View network connections.

b.      Right-click the connection that you want to share, and then click Properties. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

c.       Click the Sharing tab, and then select the Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection check box, click Ok.

Note: The Sharing tab won't be available if you have only one network connection.

Hope the information provided is helpful. Do reply, if you need any help.

Hi Babu,

I followed your instructions but then this message pops out " we can't set up internet connection sharing"

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Ganesh Achar B

Hi Marjul,

I would suggest you to restart the computer and then try to enable Internet Connection Sharing using an Administrator account and check if it helps.

Follow the steps to enable ICS:

Click Desktop icon from the Start window.
Once on the desktop screen, press Windows + R keys to open Run command box.
Type NCPA.CPL command and press Enter key.
On the Network Connections window, right-click the NIC (Network Interface Card) that is connected to the Internet and on which ICS is to be enabled.
From the context menu, click Properties.
On the NIC’s properties box, go to the Sharing tab.
Check Allow other network users to connect to this computer’s Internet connection checkbox.
Click OK to enable ICS on the selected NIC.

Can't enable Internet Connection Sharing in Windows 8.1 error "we can't set up internet connection sharing"

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