Choose for Windows Update and click Next .
Windows XP requires to support modern Wi-Fi security like WPA2 . If your driver is installed but you cannot connect to modern routers, check your system version by right-clicking My Computer > Properties . If you are on SP1 or SP2, you may need to download the SP3 update manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog .
Updating wireless drivers on Windows XP is a manual process since official support from Microsoft and most manufacturers has ended. To succeed, you will need to identify your hardware and transfer files using a USB drive if the XP machine cannot currently access the internet. 1. Identify Your Wireless Adapter
Look under . If the driver is missing, it may appear as a "Network Controller" with a yellow question mark under Other devices .