Intel has confirmed that a recent problem causing Windows 11 to crash with a blue screen of death (BSOD) was an issue with its Wi-Fi driver. Fortunately, Intel has already released a fix to resolve this problem. Additionally, Intel has published Bluetooth version 23.30 with stability fixes. But let’s first discuss the Wi-Fi update.
For Wi-Fi, the Intel WLAN driver version 23.30 brings several significant improvements. For example, installing the February 2024 Wi-Fi update should fix the long-standing Blue Screen of Death error caused by the wireless adapter. However, there’s more to the update than fixes for BSODs.
According to the release notes, Intel’s new Wi-Fi driver improves quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize internet traffic effectively. Likewise, Intel has made under-the-hood changes to improve network latency, which can be particularly useful when playing games. At the same time, this change also saves your battery.
Since the last few releases, some people have flagged several issues with Intel’s wireless drivers, including Windows System Event ID 5002 errors.
This issue broke wireless adapters, with Windows 11 displaying a yellow exclamation mark in Device Manager for the adapter. Users have also flagged problems finding Wi-Fi networks or connecting monitors via Miracast.
Thankfully, Intel’s Wi-Fi version 23.30.0 aims to address these bugs alongside other minor issues that may affect performance, stability, or other vendor-specific features.
Intel’s Bluetooth version 23.30
As mentioned above, there’s also a new update for people with Bluetooth adapters from Intel, but this particular driver release doesn’t offer much to offer.
The new Intel Bluetooth version 23.30 aims to improve device stability, especially after waking up from sleep or sleep mode. It also offers improved connectivity for users with a second gaming controller, such as Dual Sense, ensuring a smoother gaming experience.
