We recommend uninstalling all wireless software applications before upgrading to Windows 8* or Windows 8.1*.
Note | For Windows 7* systems with Intel® PROSet/Wireless installed, you must uninstall the software before you upgrade the operating system. |
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Windows 8* installation can be blocked unless you uninstall Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software prior to the OS upgrade. This only occurs when upgrading from Windows 7* to either Windows 8 or 8.1*.
You can upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 with Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software installed.
If you only have Intel® wireless drivers installed, Windows 8 or 8.1 installs without errors. Windows 8 or 8.1 only installs an inbox driver if your driver is not the current version.
Windows 8 and 8.1 installation can be blocked unless you uninstall Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software (Bluetooth®) prior to the OS upgrade.
Uninstall the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Software and update the WiMAX software after Windows 8 is installed. Windows 8 installs correctly with Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Software, but the WiMAX software might not work after the OS upgrade. This only occurs when upgrading from Windows 7 to either Windows 8 or Windows 8.1.
You can upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 with Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Software installed. The Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Software for Windows 8 is compatible with Windows 8.1. The latest software version is 7.5.
Windows 8 installation installs without errors. After upgrading the OS you need to update Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) software. If you are upgrading to Windows 8.1, review the Intel® WiDi transition after upgrading to Windows 8.1.
After upgrading to Windows 8* or Windows 8.1*
For all adapters, use the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (Intel® DSA). The utility recognizes your adapter and automatically installs the wireless driver and software.
See Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software downloads for driver and software files for manual updates.
For Windows 8.1*, software and drivers are available for the following adapters:
Note | Adapters not supported by Windows 8*:
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The Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection and the Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN have an in-box Windows 8* driver. We do not support the use of Windows 8 with these adapters. You can ask questions about these adapters on our Community Forum.
After upgrading to Windows 8 or 8.1, your Intel® Bluetooth adapter works with the Microsoft-supplied driver. The new Intel Bluetooth adapter features and profiles require you to install Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software for Bluetooth® technology.
After upgrading to Windows 8 or 8.1, your Intel® WiMAX Adapter works with Wi-Fi only. No Windows 8 or 8.1 in-box WiMAX drivers are available. You need to manually download and install the latest WiMAX Connection Utility (including drivers.)
Note | The Intel® WiMAX adapters have been discontinued. See available support options and download link for the latest WiMAX Connection Utility and drivers. |
After upgrading to Windows 8, update your software. Download and install the current version of Intel My WiFi Dashboard software. Intel My WiFi Dashboard is not supported with Windows 8.1.