It is possible to use the HTC Hero as a USB 3G modem with both Windows XP and Vista.
In order to use this functionality the HTC Sync software must be installed onto the PC first.
The Installer for this software is included on the SD Card that comes with the phone, alternatively it is also available for download from HTC Direct. http://www.htc.com/uk/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=283&act=sd&cat=all
You can download the software to your PC, or insert the MicroSD card into a suitable reader to access the software, whatever is easier for yourself.
Once the software has been installed on your PC, connect your phone upto the PC via the supplied USB cable, on the phone press the menu button, then on the touch screen press settings, then wireless controls and then mobile network sharing to enable it, this should now be ticked.
Windows will now detect the new hardware automatically and install the HTC Remote NDIS Network Adapter. You can check this by going into the Device Manager and expanding “Network adapters”.
Provided the phone has a data connect, you will now be able to use that connection from your PC.
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