For modern USB tethering (Android, iPhone), Windows 10 uses the rndismp6.sys and usb8023.sys drivers, managed by the netrndis.inf file – tetherxp.inf . Microsoft strongly discourages reliance on the legacy XP-era version.
arrived, the "story" of tetherxp.inf changed from a necessity to a relic. Modern versions of Windows (from Windows 7 onwards) were built with a more universal understanding of USB device classes. Native Support: microsoft driver tetherxp.inf windows 10
—built right into its core. The problem was that XP didn't know these new Android devices were allowed to use them. This is where tetherxp.inf For modern USB tethering (Android, iPhone), Windows 10
The file is a legacy configuration file originally designed by Microsoft to enable USB tethering on Windows XP systems. While it was essential for older OS versions to recognize Android phones as Remote NDIS (RNDIS) networking devices, Windows 10 generally does not require this file because it includes native support for RNDIS drivers. 1. Purpose and Function Modern versions of Windows (from Windows 7 onwards)
: Right-click on the tetherxp.inf file in Windows File Explorer and select Install . Manual Device Manager Method : Open Device Manager (right-click Start > Device Manager).