How to connect Micromax MMX352G usb modem in windows 8 consumer preview

Currently Micromax MMX352G modem doesn’t support windows 8 by default, but there is a workaround for this.

To connect the modem in windows 8 follow these steps.

1. Insert the MMX352G modem in usb slot, Then it will ask to tap or click the message that appears.
2. Click the message, it will show various options, Do not autorun, click on open folder in windows explorer.
3. Now right click on showmodem.exe and select properties, then click on compatibility tab.
4. select windows 7 in run this program in compatibility mode for and check the check box of run this program as administrator. Click on ok.
5. Now double click or run the showmodem.exe and install the drivers.
6. Restart your computer.
7. Again insert your modem in usb slot and run the MMX352G usb manager.
8. Now open device manager and uninstall the following devices.
9. Uninstall Mobile connector (Modem)
10. Uninstall Device Application Interface (Ports)
11. Uninstall Device Diagnostic Interface (Ports)
12. Uninstall Device Pipe (Ports) 
13. After uninstalling check for hardware changes and restart MMX352G usb manager.

Now you will be able to successfully connect to internet.