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How to Install a Network Adapter Driver on Windows 7
Use the Device Manager or a third-party downloader tool
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Anetwork adapter driveris a program that allows communication between your network connections and your PC. Thus, installing and updating it must be necessary to avoid digital conflicts.
You can perform these actions using several alternatives on all Windows versions. Here, in this guide, we will show you some of the best options to quickly install your network adapter driver on Windows 7.
How to install the network adapter driver on Windows 7?
1. Use Device Manager
2. Go to the manufacturer’s website
3. Try third-party software
We also recommend you use the support of third-party software. Thus, we can talk about driver updater software, which seems to be a precious option.
Once you let it run on your computer, it will automatically install the drivers. Also, it is easy to forget about it, and you’ll probably never use it again until the next PC update appears.
Moreover, with its help, you can set third-party software to run on your system startup and perform periodic PC scans.
Installing and using specialized software can save you time and be a long-term ally. Thus, you’ll not have to bother yourself again with the manual installation process.
Outbyte Driver Updater
4. Use the support website
We have shown the above steps for an Acer laptop. Similarly, you can visit theDell website,HP website, etc., and download the standard network adapter driver for your Windows 7 laptop or PC.
5. Use Intel Driver & Support Assistant
These were our recommended suggestions; you can try to install your network adapter driver on Windows 7. Again, we made sure we selected the best you could find.
If you’re also wondering if youcan make Windows 10 drivers work on Windows 7, then feel free to check a complete guide. In addition, our guide on the best browsers you can install on your Windows 7 PC lists some tested and tried browsers you can check out.
In addition, let us know which of the listed options suits you the best. So, don’t hesitate to leave your opinion in the comment section below.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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