I bought the laptop with Win 8.1 installed. I was able to use Connectify software to tether internet connection from the ethernet to my phone through WiFi. After upgrading to Windows 10, trying to start a hotspot with the Connectify software throws the error 'Your Wi-Fi adapter does not support AP mode. Please try updating the drivers for your Wi-Fi adapter'.

This package contains the driver installation package for the Realtek RTL 8723 BE/RTL8188EE wireless LAN Controller in the supported notebook models running a supported operating system. HP CoolSense Technology - SP75106.exe. Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver - SP78639.exe.

Trying to start a hotspot through command prompt using 'netsh wlan.' Throws the error 'The hosted network couldn't be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation' In the device manager, Driver Name: Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11 bgn Wi-Fi Adapter Driver Version: 2023.15. Nvidia 1080 Drivers Windows 10. 701.2015 Driver Date: Seems updated. But, I am still not able to start a hotspot to tether the connection. Can anyone help me solve the problem?

Hi: See if the older W10 driver works instead. Boot Driver For Windows 10. If it does, use this tool to prevent Windows update from installing the updated driver you have on there now. Use this tool to hide any updates that are messing up your PC, since there is no longer a 'hide updates' option in the W10 Windows Update programming. Not sure why the title is to 'temporarily prevent.'