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Learn about Intel® PROSet Software and How to Access It

Content Type: Install & Setup   |   Article ID: 000005686   |   Last Reviewed: 02/07/2025

This content is for Intel® PROSet for wired Intel® Ethernet Adapters and network connections. For wireless connection software, see Learn about Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software.

Note Intel® PROSet for Windows* Device Manager is available on Windows® 10 up to version 1803 and Windows Server 2016. For Windows 10 v.1809 and above, as well as Windows Server 2019, the same functionality has been moved to the Intel® PROSet Adapter Configuration Utility (ACU).

The Intel® PROSet for Windows* Device Manager is an extension for Windows Device Manager. When you install the Intel PROSet software, tabs are automatically added to the supported Intel® Adapters in Windows Device Manager. These features allow you to test and configure wired Intel® Ethernet Adapters.

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Where can I get Intel® PROSet software?
  • Download Center has packages combining the latest drivers and Intel® PROSet software.
  • Each package includes drivers and software for all Windows versions.
  • Drivers for multiple adapters are included in each download package.
  • Not every adapter is supported in each version of Windows.
Facts about Intel® PROSet for Windows* Device Manager
  • Provides extra services such as Help topics, adapter diagnostics, and boot agent settings.
  • Integrated into the Windows* Device Manager adapter properties.
  • Configure adapter settings using the properties tabs in Windows Device Manager.
  • Required when Intel® Advanced Networking Services for teaming and VLAN configuration is installed.
  • Does not exist as a separate application.
  • No Control Panel or Windows system tray icon exists.
  • Use the Link Speed tab for diagnostics, link speed and duplex configuration, and for identifying information about your Intel® Ethernet device.
How do I access Windows Device Manager?

To access Windows Device Manager in Windows 7* or Windows Server 2008 R2:

  1. Go to the Start menu, and right-click Computer.
  2. Click Properties.
  3. In the left column, click Device Manager.

To access Windows Device Manager in Windows* 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016:

  1. Right-click the Start button.
  2. Click Device Manager.
How do I get help with adapter settings?

Click any setting to display the associated help information.

Note Help is displayed only if Intel® PROSet for Windows Device Manager is installed.
 
Do I need Intel® PROSet Software?

Installation of Intel® PROSet for Windows Device Manager is optional. Intel® PROSet Software must be installed if you want to use Intel® Advanced Networking Services.

What version of Intel® PROSet Software do I have installed?

The Intel® PROSet Software version is visible in Windows Device Manager. Go to network adapter properties and click the Link Speed tab as shown in the figure here.

network adapter properties

 

 

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