I really messed up and accidentally deleted my Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz network adapter. Now I can't access the internet to download drivers or use any support apps. Is there a way to recover it without going to a store? I'm looking for quick solutions here!
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I ran into a similar issue, and restarting worked for me. Just be aware that it might take a couple of tries to get it to recognize the driver again.
Nevermind, I managed to fix it myself! 😄
You can download the driver onto your phone, then use a USB cable to transfer it to your computer. That way, you can install it without needing internet access.
A simple reboot might do the trick! Sometimes, Windows will notice the missing driver after a restart and automatically reinstall it. You may need to reboot a couple of times, though.
If you're using Windows, try opening 'Device Manager'. Click on the icon with your computer's name and right-click to select 'Scan for Hardware Changes'. Windows should find and re-add your adapter. After that, make sure to reinstall the drivers for the best performance.
If you figured out how to fix it, could you share the steps? It might help someone else in the future!