Help Cannot connect Nexus via USB port

[svenmonet]

Under 'Tethering & portable hotspot' USB tethering is grayed out. I would like to know how to get this option turned on so I can transfer data from my Nexus to my Win XP computer.

 

[Crude]

Plug it in and then that option becomes available.

 

[svenmonet]

I wish that were so but it doesn't change. That's the problem. Do I need a driver I don't have? It used to work with this PC.

 

[csiemers]

The Tethering and Hotspot feature is for attaching your phone to a computer and then using the phone as an internet connection. It's not for transferring files.

Go into Settings -> Storage -> menu -> USB Computer Connection and select the connection type you want to use.