Windows 10: Update Network Adapter Drivers


An outdated Network Adapter Driver can result in connection issues - especially after upgrading to Windows 10. To check if this may be the cause, please see the following instructions.

To Update Your Network Adapter in Windows 10:

1. Click the Start button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen, and type Device Manager in the Search bar.

the start menu with Device manager in the search bar



2. The Device Manager should appear. Locate the Network adapters drop down menu.

the device manager window with network adapters selected



3. Choose the Network Adapter. Right-click the adapter, and select Update Driver Software from the drop down menu.

right clicking the adapter and selecting update driver software



4. A dialog box should appear. Click Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software.

the update driver software wizard



5. Follow the instructions on the following screens to finish updating.

6. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

 

Referenced from: Microsoft 

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