Intel WiFi Link driver unable to install on Windows 8.1 Error [00000525]

[PWald]

I have Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 wireless adapter in my laptop and I tried to install the WiFi Link drivers on my Windows 8.1. It suddenly stops and states that "Error [00000525]: An error occured while attempting to create the directory: C:\ProgramData\Intel\Wireless". I have given myself and the installer admin privileges but it does not help. I have tried to delete Wireless directory but it does not help. Is there a workaround?

[Jose_H_Intel1 · Accepted solution]

I have not seen such error message before but besides the directory mentioned above I have found it helps deleting other folders between uninstall and install processes, such as the ones indicated below.

• C:\Users\your-user-name\AppData\Roaming\Intel
• C:\ProgramData\Roaming\Intel*

I hope this helps. The latest Intel® Proset Software version for your adapter is https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=23493 16.7.

[Jose_H_Intel1]

You may also try this Microsoft* tool: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall/en-US http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall/en-US

[PWald]

I deleted those directories as well and now it works! Thanks!