Intel's WIFI drivers have been causing Windows 10 BSOD, but there is now a fix

The changelog includes:

• Shutdown (BSOD) errors caused by the Intel Wireless driver.
• Shutdown errors (BSODs) can occur when playing online video and turning on Windows 10 mobile hotspots.
• Shutdown (BSOD) errors can occur when the system restarts.
• In some circumstances, a system may not be able to automatically reconnect to the access point after returning to the range of radio frequencies.
• Wake on Wireless LAN can fail on a system with Wireless AMT (Intel-Active Management Technology).
• With some HW/SW configurations, a random network disconnect can occur and you may want to manually reconnect.
• Data transfer performance may be reduced when the PC-to-mobile connection switches from direct Wi-Fi to 2.4 GHz Access Point.
• When you resume Sleep mode on systems with Modern Standby, Windows-Stop Shutdown Errors (BSOD) caused by the Intel wireless driver.
• Stop Errors (BSOD) may occur on systems with Modern Standby, along with the Event Event ID 5010 WiFi driver in Event Viewer.
• After resuming Sleep mode on systems with Modern Standby, throughput performance may be reduced.
• A network disconnect may occur after the system is down.
• You may experience a network disconnect, along with the Event Id 5005 Wi-Fi driver, when streaming 2.4 GHz online video.
• With Cisco AnyConnect software, you may experience wireless connection issues.
• Intel® Wireless adapters may not connect to access points with TKIP encryption.
• Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software 21.120.0 has been updated to include features and security updates. Users must upgrade to the latest version.

The best way to install the driver is to download Intel® Driver & Support Assistant which will make sure you have the right driver for your hardware, but if you are more hands-on you can download the package directly here.

via windowsblogitalia, thewincentral