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I have an HP2000 Notebook PC running Windows 8.1

 

I have been hoping for an update for this network adapter as I have been having network connectivity issues for several weeks and many times the windows diagnostic resets this network adapter.

 

I am receiving notices via HPSA that there are (2) updates for this network adapter.   I can download the updates, but the installation failed on both and I don't know why or where to look to find out why.  More investigating now has me thoroughly confused.  So here is what is currently installed on my laptop:

 

Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter

Softpaq Number: SP65428

Driver Date: 11/12/2013

Driver Version: 10.0.0.274 (1.00Ap7)

This Driver Update was JUST installed 4-14-2014 (approx 2 weeks ago)

 

 

Here is info on what HPSA shows are updates for this adapter -

Important Updates, notice first received Saturday 4-26-2014

Updates would download but would not install.

 

* Qualcomm Atheros AR9000 Series Wireless LAN Driver for MS Windows

Softpaq Number: SP63802

Version: 1.00Ap21

Size: 73.89

 

* Qualcomm Atheros AR9000 Series Wireless LAN Driver for MS Windows 8

Softpaq Number: SP62425

Version: 1.00Ap17

Size: 38.27MB

(search on hp.com for SP62425 shows date of this update 6-26-2013)

Both of these driver updates appear to be OLDER than what I currently have installed???

 

If I go My HP account and have my system scanned for updates, the SP65428 I already have installed shows. Neither of the two that HPSA shows I should install appear on my updates.

 

I guess the question I have now is what is the most current, correct and working driver for Qualcomm Atheros AR9485 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter??

 

And if it is what I already have installed, why am I receiving this notice to update from HPSA?

Thank you.

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