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Questions and Answers
Upgrade Scenarios
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Questions and Answers
When will Intel drivers be available to support the Windows 7* operating system (OS) that Microsoft will be releasing to manufacturing on October 22, 2009?
Updated and signed drivers for many of the wireless products will be available to download for the Windows 7 operating system October 22, 2009. Automatically detect wireless adapter and download drivers.
What if I have the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility installed on my PC that I am going to upgrade from Windows Vista* to Windows 7?
Upgrade to Windows 7, which will automatically install the new wireless driver. Then download the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility.
How do I install Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) after the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility is installed on Windows 7?
If you wish to use Intel® MWT with compatible Intel wireless adapters, you will need to automatically detect the wireless adapter and download the software. Select Custom during the installation process to display all available software options, including the Intel® MWT Software:
- Click the drop-down menu icon for Intel® MWT. Select This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on local hard drive.
- Click Install. The installed components are listed in the Intel® PROSet/Wireless Installer after the software is installed on your computer.
- Click Finish.
Will my Intel® WiMAX adapter work on Windows 7?
Please refer to Where do I get WiMAX Software Updates? for WiMAX software information.
Ensure the WiFi component on your wireless adapter is 12.4.3.0. Automatically detect the wireless adapter and download the software for your Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Linkk 5350 or Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150.
What if I have an Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection installed on my PC?
If you have an Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection, you will need to automatically detect the wireless adapter and download the driver.
Why do I see a popup window after upgrading to Windows 7?
Please refer to Recommendations after upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7.
What is the expected ability to import Vista wireless profiles to Windows 7?
Contact Microsoft regarding Native Vista wireless profile portability.
What happens to Intel® PROSet EAP profiles when upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7?
You must re-create your Intel® PROSet EAP profiles.
What do I do if my Intel® PROSet software version is older than 11.5.x?
Install Intel® PROSet 13.0 after upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7. Refer to Recommendations prior to upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7.
What must I do if I installed Intel® PROSet software on Windows Vista prior to upgrading to Windows 7?
Uninstall 13.0 for Windows Vista and then install 13.0 for Windows 7. Each version only installs drivers specific to that operating system. Refer to Recommendations after upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7.
How do I upgrade from Windows XP* to Windows 7?
Please contact your computer manufacturer or Microsoft for upgrade instructions relative to this scenario.
Why does Intel® PROSet software on Windows 7 and Windows Vista appear differently than on Windows XP?
Beginning with the launch of Windows Vista, and carried over to Windows 7, Intel® PROSet software does not provide the same graphical user interface (GUI) look and feel as Windows XP. Microsoft's Native Wi-Fi* controls basic wireless profile configurations like WEP, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. You may install Intel® PROSet software to create more advanced profiles using EAP and Cisco CCX*. The software utility also offers an IT Admin Tool, statistics, diagnostics and a troubleshooting tool. You can access these features from Start > All Programs.
Upgrade Scenarios
Recommendations prior to upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
Recommendations after upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7
Windows 7 popup messages when installing or upgrading
Related Topics
Identify your Intel® wireless adapter and driver version number (on Windows XP and Windows Vista)
Uninstall Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software
Uninstall WiFi adapter driver
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