I recently reinstalled Windows 11 on my computer, but I'm having trouble connecting to WiFi. I can't find the option to turn it on in the Settings. In Device Manager, there's a Network Controller showing up with an exclamation mark, which I assume indicates a driver issue. Can anyone guide me on how to update the driver without internet access? I've done Windows installs before, but I'm not super tech-savvy, and being offline is really complicating things for me.
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You can download the necessary driver on another PC. Just put it onto a USB flash drive, then transfer it to your computer and install it from there. If your PC has a functioning Ethernet port, you could also just connect it directly to the router and download the driver straight to your machine.
Thanks! I think I'm going to try to download the driver on my phone first. If that doesn't pan out, I'll dig out my Ethernet cable and see if I can connect that way, but moving furniture to reach it sounds like a hassle!
If that doesn't work out, consider grabbing a cheap USB WiFi adapter from eBay or Amazon. It could be a quick fix just for this situation. Though I wouldn't recommend it for long-term use, it’s perfect for downloading the drivers you need.