Intel Dual Band Wireless-ac 7260 Driver Windows 11

: Intel has ceased official support for this card. Windows 11 typically uses a generic driver (version 18.33.x.x) that was originally designed for Windows 10. WiFi 6 Conflict

These drivers are often older than Intel’s generic ones but may better support proprietary hardware buttons (e.g., airplane mode switches).

Reviewing the for Windows 11 reveals a hardware-software mismatch. While the card is technically capable of running on Windows 11, it is a discontinued legacy product, meaning Intel no longer provides official Windows 11-specific updates. Driver Status and Compatibility