Clean install no longer finds all drivers

I was testing Hasleo Win to USB Pro and found I had no internet. I could use a Ethernet to USB adapter to get internet, but even using Windows Update it could not find drivers for the following:

Network Controller
Multimedia Controller
PCI Data Acquisition and Signal Processing Controller

I tried with Rufus and got the same result. All options were deselected.
I can only assume that the Windows 11 26200.9168 contains fewer drivers.

I was able to download drivers from the manufacturer's website and install them with pnputil, but I never had this problem with previous clean installs.

My laptop was bought new last November.

Sounds about right. I know they want to phase out printer drivers entirely from windows updates.

I think the blame here that your computer manufacturer did not provide the device drivers to Microsoft if they were included they would automatically be installed.

Drivers should always be downloaded from each manufacturer website for your appropriate Windows version and installed by you.
Don't trust nor expect Windows Update to deliver proper drivers.

@FreeBooter
Good theory, but the wifi card is a standard Realtek 8852BE.

Alejandro85 said:

Drivers should always be downloaded from each manufacturer website for your appropriate Windows version and installed by you.
Don't trust nor expect Windows Update to deliver proper drivers.

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I don't think I have ever had a problem with the drivers Windows installs. I completely disagree with you.

What happens when you try to install the driver from Device Manager?

In the Update Drivers window that opens, select Search automatically for updated driver software. Windows proceeds to search for updated drivers. If it finds any, it installs the updated drivers.

It suggests using Windows Updates, which fails to find them.