I created a hosted network to share the internet enabled the same. Both shared connection and the hosted network are showing 'Access type' as internet access, other guest devices are connected to the hosted network, got ip addresses also. But none of the devices are able to access internet. I have tried disabling antivirus and firewall, but still the internet connection is not available to other devices.

Tried Virtual router plus. That also could not help in getting internet access, there in fact the internet connection sharing had to be enabled manually.

I had gone through similar issues, but could not see proper answer from an expert.

OS: Windows 8, Windows Firewall enabled
Antivirus: Trend Micro
Internet: USB modem (ICS enabled for the hosted network).
Any suggestions for resolving this issue would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

PS: I could share internet using the same USB modem with a machine running Windows 7 using similar method.

Hi,

Refer to this tutorial:

How to share internet from Windows 8 computer via WiFi without using Router

http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/How-to-share-internet-from-ab8d6d35

if this issue persists, try to see if there is newest network driver for windows 8.

Thanks for the reply. The link you provided is not working.

Also it would be great if you can let me know how to search for the latest driver.

One more more info is that, I have installed 'Virtual box' in the machine. Do you see any impact of that?

It is so sad that no one is responding.

maybe this link will help you:

http://www.howtogeek.com/112050/how-to-turn-your-windows-8-laptop-into-a-wireless-access-point/

The same thing was happening to me, but I restarted the devices I was trying to connect and they both connect without a problem and have internet access.