How to Update Drivers to Fix Network Adapter / WiFi Problems Quickly & Easily
Many Network Adapter / WiFi problems can be fixed by updating the drivers. After you upgrade to Windows 10, problems can occur because your current driver may work only for the prior version of Windows. There are two ways you can update your Network Adapter / WiFi drivers.
Option 1: Update drivers manually - Use DriverGuide to find the correct driver for your device and operating system. Next, download and install it by following the step by step instructions. You’ll need average to intermediate level computer skills to use this method.
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Option 2 (Recommended): Update drivers automatically - Even computer newbies can update drivers with just a few clicks of a mouse. Use trusted software to identify, download and install the newest driver updates for your PC in one step. Your old drivers can be backed up and restored if you encounter any problems. You’ll need novice to beginner level computer skills to use this method.
Option 1: Update drivers manually
To get the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, you can choose from our list of most popular Network Adapter / WiFi downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific Network Adapter / WiFi model and your PC’s operating system.
Legacy download files
Intel Network Adapter Driver for Windows 10 installs base drivers, Intel PROSet/Wireless Device Manager, advanced networking services for teaming and VLANs (ANS), and SNMP for Intel Network Adapters. This download is valid for the product(s) listed below.
Legacy PROWIN32 and PROWIN64 download packages provide PROSet, driver, ANS, FCoE, and DCB support for Windows 7* and Windows Server 2008 R2*.
Regular webpacks provide Intel® PROSet support for operating systems Windows 8.1*, Windows Server 2012*, Windows Server 2012 R2*, Windows® 10, Windows Server 2016*, or newer supported operating systems.
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Note: New hardware support or new features will not be added to legacy download packages.
Overview
This download contains the Intel® Ethernet network drivers and software for Windows 7*.
Which file should you download?
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Note: 10GbE adapters are only supported by 64-bit drivers:
- PROWin32.exe for 32-bit (x86) editions of Windows*
- PROWinx64.exe for 64-bit (x64) editions of Windows
How to use this download
Download the self-extracting archive and run it. It will extract the files to a temporary directory, run the installation wizard, and remove the temporary files when the installation is complete. All language files are embedded in this archive. You do not need to download an extra language pack.
See readme notes if you want to extract the files without installing.
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This software may also apply to Intel® Ethernet Controllers. Support for built-in network connections is provided by the system or board manufacturer.
About Intel® drivers
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The driver or software for your Intel® component might have been changed or replaced by the computer manufacturer. We recommend you work with your computer manufacturer before installing our driver so you don’t lose features or customizations.
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See list of manufacturers’ Support websites.