Windows 7: computer no longer recognizes iPhone USB for Hotspot

Yesterday (and every day before) I plugged in my iPhone 5 (latest updates in terms of iOS) to my Windows 7 PC and used the USB hotspot capability. Today I plug it into my computer, turn on the hotspot, and my computer does not recognize the USB hotspot. No updates to iTunes, or Windows - yesterday it worked, this morning it does not.
Other data: the phone is charging via the USB connection. iTunes sees the phone via the USB connection. And I can connect to the computer via the wireless hotspot, so the hotspot itself is functional. I just can't get my computer to recognize the USB hotspot.
Tried repairing a file someone recommended in the Program Data/Apple folder (can't remember the name) and that didn't work. Obviously lots of reboots for both devices. Resest the network settings.
Help!
Thanks/

something here may help
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2756

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