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    Intel Wireless ProSet v16.5.3.6 :Windows 8.1

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by WhatsThePoint, Sep 30, 2013.

  1. WhatsThePoint

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    For systems running Windows 8.1

    This download is valid for the product(s) listed below.
    Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
    Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200
    Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205
    Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 For Desktop
    Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230
    Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235
    Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 100
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 105
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 130
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 135
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200 For Desktop
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230
    Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
    Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 for Desktop
    Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7260
    Intel® WiFi Link 1000
    Intel® Wireless-N 7260

    https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=23231
     
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    The x64.zip file unpacks into Disk>Win7Plus folders.

    The exe file in the Win7Plus folder installs the driver successfully on my Windows 7 x64 installation for my Intel AC-7260.

    In Device Manager>Network Adapters>AC-7260 the driver version remains listed as the previous v16.1.5 but in Control Panel>Programs and Features the Intel Wireless ProSet is listed as v16.5.3.6

    On the Windows 8.1 Pro x64 RTM installation device manager it's listed correctly as v16.5.3.6
     
    WhatsThePoint, Oct 1, 2013
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    Why am I not seeing the driver only versions on intel's website?
     
    marlonxp, Oct 3, 2013
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    if you want just to update the driver download the zip file version and unpack to a new folder.

    then use device manager to update manually by selecting the inf.

    i use the intel software thats in the pack occasionally and don't find any problem by installing it.

    it's not what i would consider bloatware but everyone has different opinions.
     
    WhatsThePoint, Oct 3, 2013
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    Thank you so much!!!! This seamed to have fixed my network issue after my 8.1 update.:thumbsup:
     
    bucket, Oct 24, 2013
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    The link you have provided is released on 09/30/2013 and is supporting lots of adapters.

    But if i go to intel download center and find the latest version, i end up finding a 16.5.3 which is released on 10/04/2013 and only supports following products.

    Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205
    Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 For Desktop
    Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235
    Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300
    Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230
    Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
    Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 for Desktop
    Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7260
    Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software
    Intel® Wireless-N 7260

    https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=23258&lang=eng

    Little confused...
     
    gull_s_777, Nov 6, 2013
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    WhatsThePoint, Nov 7, 2013
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