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This package contains the Intel Wireless 3165 and 7265 Wi-Fi driver. Wireless drivers help your operating system to communicate with wireless devices such as wireless cards and network interface controllers. This update addresses the Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00402. A security advisory is a statement when a security vulnerability impacts a product, and a remedy is available for the vulnerability.

If your computer is currently running an older version of this driver, updating may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.

Fixes & Enhancements:

- Fixed the issue where the Wi-Fi direct connection transmission speed drops.
- Fixed the issue where the Wi-Fi upload speed is slow after resuming from the Modern standby.
- Driver update to address the Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00402 (CVE-2020-12313, CVE-2020-12314, CVE-2020-12317, CVE-2020-12318, CVE-2020-12319 and CVE-2017-13080).
- This release contains certified drivers for Windows 10 October 2018 Update, for Windows 10 April 2019 Update and for Windows 10 May 2020 Update.

To install this package please do the following:

- Click the Download button and follow the steps for saving the package on your computer.
- Save all work in progress and close open applications.
- Note for .ZIP archives: Extract the file and enter the newly-created directory.
- Locate and run the available setup file.
- Allow Windows to run the file (if necessary).
- Read and agree with the License Agreement to proceed with the installation process.
- Follow the instructions displayed on-screen.
- Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect.

About Wireless LAN Drivers:

Windows OSes usually apply a generic driver that allows systems to recognize the wireless component. However, in order to use all available features of this hardware, you must install the appropriate drivers.

Enabling the wireless card allows systems to read chipset information and manufacturer name, as well as connect to a network without using an Ethernet cable.

Updating the driver version can resolve different compatibility issues, fix related errors spotted throughout the product's usage, add support for new operating systems, improve transfer speed, as well as bring various other changes.

As for applying this release, the installation steps should not pose to much of a challenge since each producer intends to make the procedure as easy as possible: just download the package, run the setup, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Bear in mind that we do not recommend you install this release on OSes other than the specified ones even though other platforms might also be suitable. Also, when the update has finished, do perform a restart to ensure that all changes take effect properly.

Therefore, if you wish to apply this package, click the download button, and setup the wireless card on your system. Moreover, if you want to stay “updated one minute ago,” check with our website as often as possible.