Windows 11 includes a built-in driver catalog, but the WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certification for the older RD9700 chipset is not always included. Microsoft removed some legacy drivers in newer builds of Windows 11 to tighten security, leaving the adapter showing a yellow exclamation mark in Device Manager.
Once the download was complete, John ran the executable file and followed the installation prompts. The installation process was smooth, and within minutes, the drivers were installed. Windows 11 includes a built-in driver catalog, but
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Do this only if you get a Code 52 error. For most WHQL-signed drivers, this is unnecessary. this is unnecessary.