Windows 10: Intel’s February wireless driver update for Windows 10 comes with critical fixes

Intel has now started rolling out new Bluetooth and WiFi drivers for Windows 10. Unlike the January driver update, this one comes with a series of critical bug fixes for Windows 10. For instance, an issue that leads to the Blue Screen of Death has been fixed in this patch.

Intel’s wireless driver update was published in the last week of February and it’s now available for download via Intel’s Support & Assistant Tool. This driver update also comes with multiple bug fixes and improvements for your wireless connection, especially if you rely on the 5Ghz networks.

As for new features, things haven’t changed and you’ll not see anything new after applying the update.

Intel’s February wireless driver update


This update is currently available for the following wireless adapters:

• Version 22.30.0.111 for Wi-Fi 6E AX210, AX201, AX200, Wireless-AC 9560, 9461/ 9462 and 9260.
• Version 20.70.21.2 for Intel dual-band wireless-AC 8265 and 8260,
  Version 19.51.33.1 for dual-band wireless-AC 3165, 3168, and 7265 Family.

Understanding the wireless adapter currently installed on your computer is important before you try to install the update. To determine the wireless adapter version with Device Manager, follow these steps:

• Search for Device Manager in Start Menu.
• Expand the branch for “network adapters” to find the adapter version.

If you see one of the above-listed Intel adapters, then your device is eligible for the update. If you don’t, it’s possible that another update with identical bug fixes will be released for more adapters in the coming weeks.

Here’s what new and improved in this update:

• Intel has fixed an issue where your device might not stay connected to 5Ghz networks.
• This update also fixed an issue where the Windows 10 mobile hotspot might not work when your system is connected to an Access Point using channel 165.
• Fixes Blue Screen of Death errors.
• Improves performance and security.

In addition to the WiFi adapter update, Intel has also published bug fixes for Bluetooth.

According to the changelog, Intel has fixed audio issues observed during Microsoft Teams calls. The company has also resolved issues with Bluetooth mouse and driver security.

How to get the update


These new fixes will be delivered to users via Windows Update in the coming updates, but you can always use Intel’s Driver & Support Assistant tool to install it today.

To get the new drivers, follow these steps:

• Install Intel Driver and Support Assistant (iDSA) tool from here.
• Open the Update Assistant tool and check for updates.
• If you don’t see the tool in Start Menu, you can also access it from Windows 10’s system tray.

Remember that you should only download the new drivers manually when you’ve issues with the current version.

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Latest Intel Wireless Bluetooth Driver for Windows 10

Latest Intel Wireless Bluetooth Driver for Windows 10

Downloads page for Intel Wireless Networking







Note WHQL version: 22.20.0
Release Date: January 12, 2021

Download: Intel Wireless Bluetooth for Windows 10

Release Notes

Key Issues Fixed and Changes on package version 22.20.0

• On some systems, Bluetooth device may show a yellow bang in Device Manager after resuming from Hibernation mode.
• On some systems, a Bluetooth mouse may show disconnection after resuming from Modern Standby mode.
• Intel® Wireless Bluetooth® 22.20.0 driver has been updated to include functional and security updates. Users should update to the latest version.

This download is valid for the product(s) listed below.

• Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
• Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
• Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
• Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
• Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
• Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Desktop Kit
• Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7265
• Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software
• Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 17265
• Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18260
• Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265
• Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) Desktop Kit
• Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (Gig+)
• Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (Gig+)
• Intel® Wireless-AC 9260
• Intel® Wireless-AC 9461
• Intel® Wireless-AC 9462
• Intel® Wireless-AC 9560
• Intel® Wireless-N 7265

 

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It happens while I am busy on my laptop. Here are some of the steps I have tried so far to resolve this with no success.

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Now I might mention I'm not a super user, but I'm able to follow suggestions quite well.

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windows 10 wireless adapter constantly missing after critical update

I have not been able to find people with this problem, or a solution.

Have a windows 10 acer pc (came with windows 10, HAS NOT BEEN UPGRADED). The wireless adapter keeps on going missing after a windows update through automatic updates. Sometimes it does gets solved by restarting the pc. Other times it does not solve it and
I have to reset the pc to get it back. It is very annoying & frustrating having to consistently reset every few weeks!!!

When the wifi adapter is not working it is not listed in device manager, only the Ethernet card & several wan min-ports.

Steps I have done so far to try and have a perminat solution to this issue:

1) Uninstall the Ethernet & wan min ports. Does not reinstall the wireless after re-start

2) uninstalled the critical update that came in when issue occurred, still not adapter

3) changed the settings in windows update to only install critical updates. still not solved, as the update in question seems to be a critical update.

4) ran the troubleshooter...only ever comes up with "network unplugged"

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