@DAF44, so if I understand correctly, immediately after installing Windows 10 I have to connect to the Internet before applying any Chipset drivers to search for all Unknown Devices. If yes, how would I be able to do it if Windows fails to recognize either the WiFI or NIC card?
I understand your predicament. I see that Intel has removed the legacy drivers from their site. Can you connect by Ethernet or download from another connected computer? Dell offers the Intel 6235/6300/6250/6205/6200 WiFi Driver for Windows 8 on the E6410 support page. A Windows 8 driver could work with Windows 10. Have you tried that one?
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dell6410,
Unfortunately, there are no Windows 10 drivers. You can try installing in windows 7 compatibility mode.
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September 7th, 2018 19:00
I have installed Windows 10 on several "older" laptops that had no vendor driver support.
All have operated properly after letting Windows Update search for and install appropriate drivers for Windows 10.
If you find any "Unknown Devices" in Device Manager, go to the Driver Tab in Properties and click Update Driver -> Search Automatically.
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@DAF44, so if I understand correctly, immediately after installing Windows 10 I have to connect to the Internet before applying any Chipset drivers to search for all Unknown Devices. If yes, how would I be able to do it if Windows fails to recognize either the WiFI or NIC card?
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I understand your predicament. I see that Intel has removed the legacy drivers from their site. Can you connect by Ethernet or download from another connected computer? Dell offers the Intel 6235/6300/6250/6205/6200 WiFi Driver for Windows 8 on the E6410 support page. A Windows 8 driver could work with Windows 10. Have you tried that one?