

Many device drivers are not updated through the Microsoft Windows Update service. Visit our Driver Support Page for helpful step-by-step videos Install Drivers Automatically In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.Ĭlick the Update Driver button and follow the instructions. In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager It allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them. To install a driver in Windows, you will need to use a built-in utility called Device Manager. Customize: See Installation Process for Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software for details about customized installation.Once you download your new driver, then you need to install it.Install: Install with default settings, which we recommend.For Windows 7/8.1*, during the installation process, choose one of the options below:.For Windows® 10 and Windows 11* download drivers.On Windows 7/8.1*, when you update Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software, the driver is also updated by default.

On Windows® 10, starting from release version 20.120, a driver-only package is provided, no Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software in the package. Option 2: Manually Download your Driver Note

This tool identifies your adapter and updates your driver to the latest version, if needed. The easiest way to update your Wi-Fi driver and software is to download and install the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant. Update your Wi-Fi driver and softwareĬlick or the topic for details: Option 1: Use the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (Recommended) Contact your manufacturer's support for the latest updates and technical support information. Your computer manufacturer may provide software or drivers specifically configured for your system.
