Intel Wi-Fi drivers are malfunctioning and causing additional issues.
Intel Wi-Fi drivers are malfunctioning and causing additional issues.
I've faced a comparable issue but the fix didn't succeed. Yesterday I set up a new PC and installed Windows 10 on my SSD. Once the system started, connecting to Wi-Fi proved difficult even though my motherboard includes a built-in WiFi antenna (Asus ROG STRIX Z790-A) and an Ethernet port is connected. After attempting to download Asus WiFi drivers, audio drivers, and Bluetooth drivers, I encountered issues with Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 160MHz adapter—reporting driver or hardware problems. The post mentioned needing to download or install Intel drivers, but my Windows 10 version is 1709 instead of the latest, causing the error "This installation requires Windows 10.0.17763.0 or newer." I also tried downloading the latest Windows 10 update from Microsoft and encountered a "Something went wrong" message during the update process, with an error code of 0x80072ee7. I'm trying to resolve this since I'm feeling quite confused. Thanks, Peter
Yes, you must have the appropriate chipset drivers installed first before attempting to install Wi-Fi drivers.
You’ve got the new chipset, but the Intel WiFi drivers require an updated W10 version—check the official Intel website or your device manufacturer’s support page for the latest installation guide.
I chose that motherboard because I purchased two 16GB DDR4 RAM units during the summer and didn’t plan to upgrade my PC, opting for a sale price instead of a new one. Since it performed better than my previous 4GB RAM, I bought this RAM at a discount. Recently, I also upgraded other components as they were on sale, including getting an i5-12600K processor and the matching motherboard. My W10 is an older model similar to the one mentioned in the post I shared; I acquired it long ago when I started building my first PC and didn’t want another Windows installation this time, so I used the original key.
According to what I understand, licenses aren't tied to a specific build but rather to a Windows version—whether Home, Pro, or Enterprise. You can always upgrade to the newest version of that edition. Typically, the same applies to other versions as well. If you've installed Windows before, during the next setup you should be able to select "I don't have a license" and proceed, since the system's SSID is connected to the license in Microsoft's database (unless it's a modified version). After installation, the system will automatically recognize the license it previously used and update it via Windows Update to the latest build if the installation USB is outdated.
You wouldn’t need two copies of Windows on separate machines. The original license you purchased from Canada Computers is valid for your current setup, so you can use it on both computers without buying another key.
For two computers you require two distinct Windows keys. The same key cannot be used on both machines simultaneously.