Article Number: 000147347
Intel is no Longer Providing Updates to the Intel WiDi Adapter Software
Summary: Intel has decided not to support their Intel® WiDi/Pro WiDi Software for Windows any more, the current version (6.0.66.0) will be the last release.
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Intel has decided not to support their Intel® WiDi/Pro WiDi Software for Windows any more, the current version (6.0.66.0) will be the last release.
This means one of two things.
- When upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 you will now need to use Miracast.
- Continuing on Windows 7 means you will no longer receive any update for your WiDi adapter.
For help with the options and how to set up Miracast, refer to the following links:
- For the latest and last WiDi software release browse to Intel® WiDi/Pro WiDi Software for Windows
For Windows 8.1 - Project to a wireless display with Miracast (Windows 8.1)
- Miracast (missing add wireless display option) on Win 8.1
For Windows 10 - Miracast users may encounter various issues in the Windows 10 operating system.
- How to Mirror Your Screen in Windows 10
- Windows 10 Miracast Wireless Display setup and use
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Last Published Date
21 Feb 2021
Version
3
Article Type
Solution