SOLVED Updated RealTek Wireless Lan Driver

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I checked the HP site on a wim and found that there is a "newer" driver for my RealTek wireless lan adapter..as everything is working fine as is with the laptop, should I update this driver?..or am I tempting fate as I continue to read about the issues with WiFi and Windows 10.
If I choose to, will I have the ability to roll back to the previous driver if things go sideways?
All opinions are greatly appreciated as always.
 
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I'm one for not fixing things that are working, someone would have show me that this upgraded driver would actually give me something I really need other than just having the latest.
 
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Hi Bif,

If you don't have issue with your WiFi, I wouldn't touch it ! :)

But if you do update your driver, you can roll back to the previous version by going through the « device manager ».

Bye ;) JAY B.
 

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I'm one for not fixing things that are working, someone would have show me that this upgraded driver would actually give me something I really need other than just having the latest.
I'm of that same opinion, unfortunately HP fails to indicate the changes or improvements..sort of a crapshoot.
 

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Cheers Jay for that info, eases my mind a bit at least that I can roll back.
I never like to stir the pot when all is going well..
 

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Agreed Norton,
Just found a BIOS update as well... can't imagine the havoc that'd cause! :eek:
Note to self: stay away from HP site!
 
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

That was and is and will be always true. I go to the HP site only as a last resort due to the fact that it is not very well maintained. I can't even get the latest drivers anymore cause they haven taken down that site Did they run out of space already :D:D??).
 

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