On Linux, "accidentally deleted wifi driver" usually refers to removing a proprietary firmware package or a DKMS module (like bcmwl-kernel-source for Broadcom cards), which provides "exclusive" features that open-source drivers don't support.
1. Check if you removed the firmware package
If you ran apt remove on a driver package, you need to reinstall it.
2. Re-enable the Proprietary Driver If you are using a distro with a "Driver Manager" (like Linux Mint or Ubuntu):
netsh interface set interface "Wi-Fi" enable
You don't need a second PC. You need a smartphone.
For iPhone Users:
Windows keeps a cache of generic drivers. Here’s how to force it back without the internet.
On Linux, "accidentally deleted wifi driver" usually refers to removing a proprietary firmware package or a DKMS module (like bcmwl-kernel-source for Broadcom cards), which provides "exclusive" features that open-source drivers don't support.
1. Check if you removed the firmware package
If you ran apt remove on a driver package, you need to reinstall it.
2. Re-enable the Proprietary Driver If you are using a distro with a "Driver Manager" (like Linux Mint or Ubuntu):
netsh interface set interface "Wi-Fi" enable
You don't need a second PC. You need a smartphone.
For iPhone Users:
Windows keeps a cache of generic drivers. Here’s how to force it back without the internet.