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How to Install Intel Network Drivers in Windows
Intel’s dedicated driver update utility comes to your aid
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Updated onAugust 23, 2024
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If you have an Intel network adapter on the PC, you must install and regularly update the relevant drivers for seamless and error-free performance. Although Windows does a fine job at updating drivers, manually doing so helps get rid of a wide array of network and Internet-related issues.
Intel regularly releases updates for its drivers, both via the official website andWindows Update. So, getting the latest version of Intel network drivers won’t take more than a few minutes. Let’s see how you can do that!
How can I install Intel network adapter drivers in Windows?
1. Using Intel Driver & Support Assistant
You have a dedicatedIntel Driver & Support Assistant (DSA), which automatically identifies any connected devices from Intel, lists the latest drivers, and facilitates quick installation.
Since it’s an official utility,Intel DSAis completely safe to use!
2. Via Device Manager
Letting Windows automatically install the best Intel network adapter driver is quick and straightforward and, at the same time, reduces the likelihood of post-installation issues.
Often, when the current version throws an error, you canmanually installanother Intel network driver in Windows, perhaps an older or generic (says Microsoft next to it) version.
3. Via Windows Update
4. Via the manufacturer’s official website
If you want to install the latest Intel network drivers on Windows 11 and 10, the best option is to manually search and download them from the official website.
Although, you will have to be careful, as installing the wrong drivers can affect the network adapter’s functionality, lead to performance-related issues, orslow the Internet speed.
5. Using a driver updater utility
The safest and most straightforward option for installing Intel network drivers is to use aneffective driver updater utility. A dedicated tool will automatically identify all network adapters and install the latest driver version available for each.
Also, there arefree driver update utilities, in case you don’t want to purchase a license just yet, but these lack in terms of functionalities.
What can I do if Intel network drivers won’t install?
If the Intel network drivers are not installing, these solutions will help:
With these methods and tips, you can quickly install Intel network drivers, both Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and not run into any issues. Also, if you have another adapter, the steps toinstall network drivers in Windows 11remain the same.
Many tend to use specialized tools to update their drivers, however, this can lead to issues, and we already wrote what to do ifIntel Driver Support Assistant is not working, so don’t miss it.
Which method worked best for you? Share with our readers in the comments section.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
