Is the desktop receiver currently connected to your system? Are you able to connect to other devices through the desktop receiver? I would recommend that you open 'Device Manager' located in Control Panel and check if you can find the device there. To open device manager, follow the steps below: Steps: 1. Open Run Command, (Windows button.

Microsoft Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1 Driver Windows 7 64-bit
Microsoft Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1 Driver Windows 7 Download
Microsoft Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1 Driver Windows 7 32-bit
Microsoft Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1 Driver Windows 7 Installer

Purpose

Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software is recommended for end users, including home users and business customers who do not need advanced IT administrator tools.

Software and drivers

Microsoft Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1 Driver Windows 7 64-bit

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Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software (includes drivers) for Windows 7*:

WiFi_21.40.5_PROSet32_Win7.exe (32-bit)
WiFi_21.40.5_PROSet64_Win7.exe (64-bit)

Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software version = 21.40.5

Driver version = 19.10.21.1 for Windows 7 for 18265, 8265, 3168, 18260, 8260, 17265, 7265 (Rev. D), and 3165.
Note: This Software Release version does not include new drivers for the Intel® Wireless 7265 Family (Rev.C), Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 and Intel® Wireless 7260 Family adapters. Please refer to the following link for latest available drivers here.

Note:
When you update the software package, it might not update the wireless adapter driver if it includes the same driver as the previous release.

Some software features are not installed by default. For more information, visit: Learn about Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software.

Not sure what to download?

Confirm you have the Windows 7* operating system before installing.Check if your operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit.
Determine which file type to download for your wireless adapter.
Intel® Wireless Adapter driver versions of some products may not update. Ensure this download supports your wireless adapter.

To determine which wireless adapter is installed in your computer system:

Automatically detectand update your drivers and software with the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant.
Manually identifyyour Intel Wireless Adapter and driver version number.

How to install

Download the file to a folder on your PC.
Double click on the file to launch installation.

Looking for drivers only

Microsoft Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1 Driver Windows 7

Visit the IT Administrator Link for Intel PROset/Wireless software and drivers for IT Admins.
Go to the 'download link'.
Search for the appropriate Operating System.
Download, unzip and install the correct driver.

What's new

See the release notes for supported hardware, what is new, bug fixes, and known issues.

About Intel® drivers

The driver or software for your Intel® component might have been changed or replaced by the computer manufacturer. We recommend you work with your computer manufacturer before installing our driver so you don’t lose features or customizations.

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Warning

Dear customer, as this Software relates to “End of Life” products, it may contain security vulnerabilities. Intel does not intend to offer updates to mitigate any security vulnerability in this Software, whether currently known or discovered in the future. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED 'AS IS' WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Intel does not warrant or assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any information, text, graphics, links, or other items within the Software.

Purpose

Here, you can download the latest Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software and drivers available for the following Intel® Wireless 7260 Family products:

Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 for Desktop
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7260
Intel® Wireless-N 7260

OS support and versions

Windows® 10:
PROSet version = 21.10.1
Driver version = 18.33.17.1
Windows 8.1*:
PROSet version = 21.10.1
Driver version = 18.33.17.1
Windows 8*:
PROSet version = 17.16.0
Driver version = 15.16.0.2
Windows 7*:
PROSet version = 21.10.1
Driver version = 18.33.17.1

Note:
The PROSet version is the version number you'll see in the Programs and Features or Apps and Features menu.

Microsoft Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1 Driver Windows 7 Download

The driver version is the version number you'll see listed in the Device Manager.

Which file to choose

WiFi_21.10.1_PROSet64_Win10.exe: For Windows® 10, 64-bit
WiFi_21.10.1_PROSet32_Win10.exe: For Windows® 10, 32-bit
WiFi_21.10.1_PROSet64_Win8.1.exe: For Windows 8.1*, 64-bit
WiFi_21.10.1_PROSet32_Win8.1.exe: For Windows 8.1*, 32-bit
WiFi_17.16.0_PROSet64_Win8.exe: For Windows 8*, 64-bit
WiFi_17.16.0_PROSet32_Win8.exe: For Windows 8*, 32-bit
WiFi_21.10.1_PROSet64_Win7.exe: For Windows 7*, 64-bit
WiFi_21.10.1_PROSet32_Win7.exe: For Windows 7*, 32-bit

How to install

Download the file to a folder on your PC.
Double-click the file to launch installation.

About Intel® drivers and software

Microsoft Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1 Driver Windows 7 32-bit

Microsoft Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1 Driver Windows 7 Installer

We recommend you contact your system manufacturer prior to installing our software or drivers as they may provide software or drivers specifically configured for your system.

See a list of computer manufacturer support websites.