C:\Program Files\WL Repair Tools\unins000.exe /SILENT| Tool | Purpose | Key command |
|------|---------|--------------|
| DriverStore Explorer | Remove obsolete/stuck WL drivers | RAPR.exe – GUI force removal |
| pnputil (built-in) | Add/delete driver packages | pnputil /delete-driver |
| SDIO (Snappy Driver Installer) | Offline driver packs for WL chipsets | Full offline repository |
Setup action: Extract DriverStore Explorer to a USB drive. Run as administrator to purge any failed WL driver installations that block reinstallation.
Use Wireless Diagnostics hidden in /System/Library/CoreServices/Applications/. Hold Option + Click Wi-Fi icon → Open Wireless Diagnostics. The logs (/var/log/wifi.log) are your best friend. wl repair tools setup
Modern electronics are moving toward lower voltages. If you are trying to read a chip that runs at 1.8V (common in newer MacBooks and smartphones), the standard WL programmer will not work correctly and may damage the chip.
You need a 1.8V Voltage Adapter Module. These are small PCBs that sit between the programmer and the chip, translating the logic levels safely. If you are serious about modern BIOS repair, add one of these to your toolkit immediately. WL Repair Tools Setup – Professional Write-Up Usage
Run as admin:
pnputil /enum-drivers
Look for oem*.inf files containing "wireless", "wlan", "broadcom", "rtw", "netwl".
Delete them: CLI: queue a repair job
pnputil /delete-driver oemXX.inf /uninstall /force
Then run DriverStore Explorer → check "Force Deletion" → remove any grayed-out leftover drivers.