Intel Wifi Drivers for AX201 160MHz Cannot be installed in Windows 11 25H2

[BZayas]

Tried installing or updating drivers in Windows 11 25H2 for AX201 160 MHz.
Always get error message.

Windows found drivers fir your device but encountered an error when attempting to install them.

Intel(R) Wi-Fi AX201 160MHz

The System cannot find the file specified.

WHen using the WiFi-23.170.0-Driver64-Win10-Win11.exe with Intel_PROSet_Wireless_Software install utility it also fails with the following entry on the log file:

[5118:0E5C][2025-11-30T17:07:46]i301: Applying execute package: WIFI_Driver, action: Install, path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\fb933b4b-640e-43aa-9ad8-0d8d2e9fb3f6\PnPInstaller.exe, arguments: '"C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\fb933b4b-640e-43aa-9ad8-0d8d2e9fb3f6\PnPInstaller.exe" -pi WIFI_Driver -bc "C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{A15B0CFC-06F1-4222-BB64-F608289B7C41}" -f "'WiFiDriver\Netwtw08.INF','WiFiDriver\Netwtw6e.INF'" -i -l "C:\Users\zrdadmin\AppData\Local\Temp\Intel®_Software_Installer_20251130170725_001_WIFI_Driver.log"'
[3598:0BE8][2025-11-30T17:07:46]i000: ExecuteProgress(): Cancel = False | HResult = 0 | OverallPercentage = 37 | PackageId = WIFI_Driver | ProgressPercentage = 50
[3598:0BE8][2025-11-30T17:07:47]i000: ExecuteProgress(): Cancel = False | HResult = 0 | OverallPercentage = 37 | PackageId = WIFI_Driver | ProgressPercentage = 50
[3598:0BE8][2025-11-30T17:07:47]i000: ExecuteProgress(): Cancel = False | HResult = 0 | OverallPercentage = 37 | PackageId = WIFI_Driver | ProgressPercentage = 50
[3598:0BE8][2025-11-30T17:07:48]i000: ExecuteProgress(): Cancel = False | HResult = 0 | OverallPercentage = 37 | PackageId = WIFI_Driver | ProgressPercentage = 50
[5118:0E5C][2025-11-30T17:07:48]i366: The process for package: WIFI_Driver exited with code: 0x1. The exit code has been translated to type: Error and restart: None.
[5118:0E5C][2025-11-30T17:07:48]e000: Error 0x80070001: Process returned error: 0x1
[3598:305C][2025-11-30T17:07:48]e000: Error 0x80070001: Failed to configure per-machine EXE package.
[5118:0E5C][2025-11-30T17:07:48]e000: Error 0x80070001: Failed to execute EXE package.
[3598:0BE8][2025-11-30T17:07:48]i000: ExecutePackageComplete(): Action = None | HResult = 0 | PackageId = WIFI_Driver | Recommendation = None | Restart = None | Status = -2147024895
[3598:0BE8][2025-11-30T17:07:48]i000: ReturnCode = PackageError
[3598:305C][2025-11-30T17:07:48]i319: Applied execute package: WIFI_Driver, result: 0x80070001, restart: None
[3598:305C][2025-11-30T17:07:48]e000: Error 0x80070001: Failed to execute EXE package.
[5118:0E5C][2025-11-30T17:07:48]i351: Removing cached package: WIFI_Driver, from path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\fb933b4b-640e-43aa-9ad8-0d8d2e9fb3f6\
[5118:0E5C][2025-11-30T17:07:48]i351: Removing cached package: Pre_Install, from path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\8200e8c8-50c9-45e7-902e-aa2d961f56e8\
[3598:0BE8][2025-11-30T17:07:48]i000: ExecutePackageBegin(): Action = Install | Cancel = False | DisableExternalUiHandler = False | HResult = 0 | PackageId = {cade446b-68e2-4440-97fe-d216b193c450} | ShouldExecute = False | UiLevel = NoChange
[3598:0BE8][2025-11-30T17:07:48]i000: ExecuteProgress(): Cancel = False | HResult = 0 | OverallPercentage = 50 | PackageId = {cade446b-68e2-4440-97fe-d216b193c450} | ProgressPercentage = 100
[5118:0E5C][2025-11-30T17:07:48]i301: Applying rollback package: {cade446b-68e2-4440-97fe-d216b193c450}, action: Install, path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{cade446b-68e2-4440-97fe-d216b193c450}\WirelessSetup.exe, arguments: ' -log "C:\Users\zrdadmin\AppData\Local\Temp\Intel®_Software_Installer_20251130170725_003_{cade446b-68e2-4440-97fe-d216b193c450}_rollback.log"'

I have cleaned up drivers and performed pretty much everything on the internet to no avail...

[BZayas]

Also got this in the windows update...everything is succesful except this:

Intel - net - 22.50.0.7

Install error - 0x80070002

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @BZayas,

Thank you for posting in the community. I’d like to inform you that the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software (both Legacy and DCH versions) has reached End-of-Life (EOL) status starting with software package version 21.50.X and later.

For Windows® 10 or 11, you only need to install the Wi-Fi driver instead of the full Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software package. Beginning with release version 20.120, a driver-only installation package is available on the Intel Download Center.

Please note: Your system manufacturer may have pre-installed Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software to enable OEM-specific features. If that’s the case, we recommend obtaining the latest OEM-specific version from your computer manufacturer’s support site.

To assist you further, please provide the following details:

1. Is your system a laptop or desktop? If it’s an OEM brand (e.g., Dell, ASUS, Acer, HP), please share the exact make and model.
2. A screenshot of Device Manager, expanded to show Network Adapters, and the Driver tab for your wireless adapter so we can verify the current driver version.
3. Have you tried running the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant? It’s the easiest way to detect and update drivers.
4. Have you manually installed the wireless driver from our Download Center (without using the PROSet software)?

Kindly check this article:

Learn about Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software

Download Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software and Wi-Fi Drivers

Looking forward to your response.

Best regards,

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[BZayas]

Thank Randy. PLease read my post carefully. For your convenience I have repeated the information with the answers to your questions below.

Q1: Is your system a laptop or desktop? If it’s an OEM brand (e.g., Dell, ASUS, Acer, HP), please share the exact make and model

Laptop. Razer Blade 15 Base Model (Mid 2021) - RZ09-0410
BIOS Version 1.03 Date 2021-08-03
Motherboard Manufacturer Razer Model DA570 Version 4
Operating System Edition Microsoft Windows 11 Home (64-bit) Version (Build) 25H2 (10.0.26200)

Q2: A screenshot of Device Manager, expanded to show Network Adapters, and the Driver tab for your wireless adapter so we can verify the current driver version.

Q3: Have you tried running the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant? It’s the easiest way to detect and update drivers.

yes. The driver installation for wireless fails. Installation failed with error code 1603

Adding driver package: Netwtw08.INF
Failed to add driver package: The system cannot find the file specified.

Q4: Have you manually installed the wireless driver from our Download Center (without using the PROSet software)?

YES. as stated before, the .inf install gets error file not found.

[BZayas · Accepted solution]

In case anybody else has the same issue, I have found one solution, but it is nuclear.

Re-install windows 11 25H2 keeeping appas and personal files.

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @BZayas,

Thank you for sharing your solution. Just to clarify, does reinstalling Windows 11 (25H2) while keeping apps and personal files fully resolve the issue on your system?

Best regards,

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @BZayas,

Following up again on your suggested solution. Does reinstalling Windows 11 (25H2) while keeping apps and personal files fully resolve the issue on your system? Please let me know so I can determine the next best course of action. 

Please confirm if this method worked completely for you.

Best regards,

Randy T.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[RandyT_Intel]

Hi @BZayas,

Since I haven't heard back from you, I will be closing this thread. 

If you need further assistance, please submit a new thread or post a new issue in our community. 

Thank you. 

Best regards,   

Randy T.   

Intel Customer Support Technician