Intel PROSet Software Download and Installation Guide

Intel PROSet Software — download & installation guide (condensed)

What it is

• Intel PROSet was Intel’s Windows utility suite for managing Intel Ethernet adapters (Device Manager integration, Adapter Configuration Utility, PowerShell modules). Intel has shifted many PROSet features into drivers and Ethernet Cmdlets; PROSet packages may be discontinued for some releases.

Before you start

• Admin rights required.
• Confirm your adapter model and Windows version (32-bit vs 64-bit).
• Back up network configurations if using teaming/VLANs.
• Prefer Intel’s Download Center or your system manufacturer’s support page.

Download options

• Complete driver pack (includes PROSet tools) — larger download, installs drivers + PROSet.
• Separate packages — download the Wired_driver_XX.X_x64.zip (base drivers) and, if needed, the PROSet package (Wired_PROSet_XX.X_x64.zip).

Source: Intel Download Center (search your adapter’s support page).

Installation steps (typical)

1. Download the appropriate package(s) for your Windows version.
2. Extract the ZIP to a local folder.
3. If using the Complete Driver Pack:
   • Run APPS\SETUP\SETUPBD\Winx64\SetupBD.exe (or Win32 for 32-bit) and follow the wizard.
   • Then run DxSetup.exe from the same folder to complete.
4. If installing only drivers:
   • Run the extracted Wired_driver… .exe and follow prompts; reboot if requested.
5. If installing PROSet separately:
   • Install drivers first, then run the PROSet installer (Setup.exe) and follow prompts.
6. After installation, reboot and reconnect adapters; verify in Device Manager and Intel utilities.

Command-line / advanced

• SetupBD supports command-line parameters for unattended installs (see Intel user guide).
• PowerShell: Intel provides Ethernet Cmdlets for many management tasks; PROSet PowerShell modules may be deprecated in favor of these.

Troubleshooting quick tips

• Windows Update drivers not recommended — use Intel/site OEM.
• If installation fails, remove existing Intel drivers via Device Manager, reboot, then reinstall.
• For adapter teaming/VLAN issues, uninstall PROSet tools before driver rollback.
• Check release notes and readme on Intel’s download page for version-specific notes.