HOW TO FIX THE INTERNET CONNECTION SHARING ISSUE

Sharing the internet connection with any other devices may sometimes be risky when your server or VPN does not authenticate the other user. For avoiding the connection problem, it is always recommended to use a good VPN. If anything goes wrong between the processes of internet sharing, the window flashes various issues, and one of the most occurring issues is “An Error Occurred While Internet Connection sharing was Being Enabled.”

Windows provides the accessibility of sharing the internet to other users or gadgets on the LAN local area network, and this displays errors when ICS doesn’t work properly.

Sharing Internet Connection to Other Device through Windows

Windows enables the users to use and share internet connectivity to other devices, but you should be very careful as sharing the network with other persons. It might be risky as they can steal data related to your system. Various issues occur when we try to share our data with anybody or any device. In this case, it needs an instant troubleshooting process.

In case, you are one of then who faces error issues even when the internet sharing is enabled, then follow the offered instructions to fix the issue:

Checking Internet Sharing Setting and Service

For Internet sharing operations, the settings ICS or “Internet Connection Sharing” should be activated; otherwise, it doesn’t work, resulting in arising various connection issues on your device. To check the ICS settings, follow these guidelines:

·         In the beginning, tap Window and R keys at one go to launch Run prompt box.

·         Then, insert these keywords: “ncpa.cpl” into the search bar. Then hit the Enter key. This action will launch your “Network Connections” section.

·         After that, apply the right mouse click and then hit the tab “Properties.”

·         Now, hit the Sharing option so that the sharing settings panel will launch.

·         After that, you will see an option related to allowing other users to syncing to the same network. Then, hit the mark-box if it isn’t selected.

·         Hit the OK button to process your work.

·         Now close the expanded window.

·         You can also check ICS service by typing “services.msc” into the Run Dialog Box.

·         After typing these keywords, a new window will open, and you have to double-tap on the provided ICS service.

·         Now, hit the pull drop menu and press the option related to Automatic.

·         Hit the Apply tab, followed by the enter key.

·         Now reboot the device to save the modifications that you have made.

Note: It is recommended to check all the possible sources to connection settings and make sure that it is working properly.

Checking ICS related Mandatory Services

First and foremost, you have to launch the services pane and then check all the specs and services are turned On for the smooth running of your internet and sharing process. Generally, there is a total of nine services that are required to run ICS. It is mandatory to make these services in active mode. The services are as follows:

1.    ALGS or “Application Layer Gateway Service”

2.    Internet Connectivity

3.    Connect and Play

4.    RPC or “Remote Procedure Call.”

5.    NLA ( Network Location Awareness)

6.    Telephone system

7.    RACM or RAACM

8.    Firewall

9.    When you have properly checked these specs related to ICS setups, then move forward and follow these instructions:

10. At the start, apply double mouse click on the features listed into the Window panel related to Services.

11. Now, turn the type of Startup to Automatic mode in case it is turned to be deactivated.

12. After that, reboot the device to save the changes and activate the ICS service once more.

Disabling Antivirus Programs

·         Firstly, hit the Windows logo and X key simultaneously.

·         Then, a menu will appear, and you have to hit the option “Task Manager.” Alternatively, you can apply right tap on the option Taskbar and then hit the Task Manager option from the expanded listing.

·         Hit the Processes tab and then choose your desired antivirus program.

·         Press on the “End Task” tab to shut the operations of your antivirus.

·         One can deactivate the operations of antivirus temporarily by navigating the system tray Context menu. To do so, go to the icon related to the system tray of respective Software and right tap on it. This process will launch the context menu.

·         After that, hit the Settings page located at the Context menu that will deactivate the Software.

Note: It is directed to remove the annoying or malfunctioned antivirus programs as it may affect the processing of ICS.

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