When you plug a PlayBook in, it tries to create a network bridge to share the tablet's internet connection with the PC. Windows 10 almost always misidentifies this as a generic remote NDIS device and flags it with a Code 31 error.
Open the Windows search bar, type , and press Enter.
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You may need to disable "Driver Signature Enforcement" in Windows 10 settings to allow the old drivers to install. 📂 Accessing Files via WiFi
Reboot, then install drivers. Switch off after installation for security.
The PlayBook struggles with modern USB 3.0 (blue) ports. Plug the cable into an older USB 2.0 (black) port on your PC.