# Intel Network Drivers for Microsoft* Windows* XP

- Install or Update the Driver for the Adapter

- Install Additional Adapters

- Advanced Settings for an Adapter

- Remove an Adapter

## Install or Update the Driver for an Adapter

| NOTE: These instructions also apply to Microsoft* Windows* XP x64.

Before installing or updating the driver, insert the adapter in the computer and plug in the network cable. When Microsoft Windows XP discovers the new adapter, it attempts to find an acceptable Windows driver already installed with the operating system.

If found, the driver is installed without any user intervention. If Windows XP cannot find the driver, the Found New Hardware Wizard window is displayed.

Regardless of whether or not Windows XP finds the driver, it is recommended that you follow the procedure below to install the driver. Drivers for all Intel adapters supported by this software release are installed.

1. If you are installing drivers from the Product CD, insert the CD. If you do not have the Product CD, download drivers from the support website and transfer them to the system.

2. If the Found New Hardware Wizard screen is displayed, click Cancel.

3. Start the autorun located on the CD.
   If you downloaded the software package from the support website, extract the files. The autorun automatically starts.

4. Click Install Drivers.

5. Follow the instructions in the install wizard.

6. In the last install wizard window, click Close.

## Install Additional Adapters

To install additional adapters or more than one adapter, follow the instructions below.

1. Insert the Product CD. The autorun program starts.
   If you downloaded drivers from the support website, browse to the directory containing the downloaded files and extract the files. The autorun automatically starts.

2. Click Install Drivers. A message asking you to continue with the update displays.

3. Click OK to install all drivers.

## Advanced Settings for an Adapter

To view or change advanced settings for your driver/adapter, start the Device Manager and double-click the adapter under Network adapters. Advanced settings vary by adapter.

| CAUTION: Only expert users or network administrators should change advanced settings. You may severely affect your adapter's operation by changing a parameter to a value that is not compatible with your network.

## Remove an Adapter

You should uninstall the driver if you are permanently removing Intel adapters or if you need to perform a clean installation of new drivers. To uninstall the drivers, open Device Manager, select the adapter, and then select Uninstall.

Alternatively, you can remove the drivers and software through Add/Remove Programs. In Add/Remove Programs, select Intel(R) PRO Network Connections Software.

| CAUTION: Removing an adapter results in a disruption of all network traffic through that adapter.
| NOTES: If your computer is a hot plug-capable system, see your computer documentation for special removal instructions. Creating an Express Team automatically installs any adapters that were uninstalled but still physically present in a system. If you uninstall a port of an adapter that is associated with an Express Team, a message is displayed and states that the Express Team will be removed. Click OK.

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