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Uninstall WiFi adapter driver on Windows Vista*

Use the following steps to uninstall the WiFi adapter driver on Microsoft* Windows Vista*.

Warning This procedure is recommended only as a last resort and should not be attempted unless directed to do so by a technical support expert. If this procedure is recommended, ensure you have the latest drivers available to install once the uninstall process has completed.

Once the WiFi adapter driver has been removed, the device will not be usable until a new driver is installed.
Note A manual uninstall will uninstall the driver for the WiFi adapter only; it will not uninstall any associated software.
  1. Click on the Start icon.
  2. Click Control Panel.
  3. Click System and Maintenance.
  4. Click System.
  5. Click Device Manager.
  6. Click the + symbol in front of Network adapters to expand the section.
  7. Right-click the WiFi adapter.
  8. Click Properties.
  9. Click the Driver tab.
  10. Click Uninstall.
  11. Check Delete the driver software for this device.
  12. Click OK. Once the uninstall process is completed, the device will not be usable until a new driver is installed.

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Install WiFi adapter driver on Microsoft* Windows Vista*

Operating System:
Windows Vista* Starter, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Basic, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Premium, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Business, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Enterprise, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Ultimate, 32-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Basic, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Home Premium, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Business, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Enterprise, 64-bit version, Windows Vista* Ultimate, 64-bit version

This applies to:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel® WiFi Link 5100
Intel® WiFi Link 5300
Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

Solution ID: CS-025395
Date Created: 08-Jan-2007
Last Modified: 29-Sep-2008
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