internet connection sharing has been disabled by the network administrator

1. Start > Run > gpedit.msc
2. Locate;
   • Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Network/Network Connections
3. Disable the following policies;
   • Prohibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network
   • Prohibit use of Internet Connection Firewall on your DNS domain network
   • Prohibit use of Internet Connection Sharing on your DNS domain network
   • Require domain users to elevate when setting a network’s location
4. Start > Run > regedit
5. Locate;
   • Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
6. Add/update a registry DWORD entry for the following, and set it to 1;
   • NC_PersonalFirewallConfig
   • NC_ShowSharedAccessUI

     refer http://www.shadowsplace.net/1242/windows/internet-connection-sharing-has-been-disabled-by-the-network-administrator-windows-8/