Enable Mobile hotspot Windows 11 Registry Method

Mobile Hotspot allows you to share your internet connection with other devices, turning your Windows 11 PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot. If the Mobile Hotspot feature is disabled or unavailable in Settings, you can enable it through the Windows Registry. This tutorial will show you how to enable Mobile Hotspot using the Registry Editor. Check This too: How to Enable Mobile HostSpot using GUI Methods in Windows 11?

Important Notes

• Editing the Registry incorrectly can cause system issues. It is recommended to create a backup of the Registry before making changes.
• Ensure that your network adapter supports Mobile Hotspot functionality.

Step 1: Open the Registry Editor

• Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
• Type regedit and press Enter to launch the Registry Editor.
• Click Yes if prompted by User Account Control (UAC).

Step 2: Navigate to the Mobile Hotspot Registry Key

• In the Registry Editor, use the left panel to navigate to the following path:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedAccess

• If you do not see the SharedAccess key, you may need to create it manually.

Step 3: Modify the Registry Values

• Locate the Enabled DWORD value on the right-hand side.
• If the Enabled entry does not exist, right-click on an empty space, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it Enabled.
• Double-click on Enabled and set its Value data to 1 to enable Mobile Hotspot.
• Click OK to save the changes.

Step 4: Restart the Network Service

• Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
• In the Services window, locate Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).
• Right-click on it and select Restart.
• Close the Services window after restarting the service.

Step 5: Restart Your Computer

• Restart your computer to apply the changes.
• After restarting, check if the Mobile Hotspot option is available in Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Hotspot.

Step 6: Verify Mobile Hotspot is Enabled

• Open Settings by pressing Windows + I.
• Go to Network & Internet > Mobile Hotspot.
• If enabled successfully, you should see the Mobile Hotspot toggle turned on.

Troubleshooting

• If Mobile Hotspot is still not working, check if your network adapter supports hotspot functionality.
• Ensure that the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service is running in the Services window.
• Try updating your network drivers from Device Manager.

Enabling Mobile Hotspot through the Windows Registry is a useful method when the feature is disabled or unavailable in the Settings app. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can manually enable the hotspot feature on your Windows 11 device.