Acer Aspire One D255E Drivers for Windows XP and Windows 7 (32-bit)
Acer Aspire One D255E Drivers for Windows XP and Windows 7
Need to reinstall Windows on an Acer Aspire One D255E? This guide organizes the legacy driver packages associated with the Aspire One D255/D255E family for Windows XP 32-bit and Windows 7 32-bit. The catalog includes Audio, Bluetooth, Card Reader, Chipset, LAN, TouchPad, Intel VGA, WiMAX, and Wireless LAN packages.
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package URLs are no longer available. Use the official Acer support portal
to check whether a current or archived package is still offered for your
exact device.
Before Installing Acer Aspire One D255E Drivers
Driver selection is especially important on the D255/D255E family because different configurations can use different wireless, Bluetooth, or TouchPad hardware. Installing a package for the wrong device may fail or leave the hardware partially functional.
- Confirm the exact model printed on the notebook or its service label.
- Match the driver to your operating system and system architecture.
- For Wireless LAN and Bluetooth, identify the hardware vendor before installing.
- When reinstalling Windows, install the chipset driver before most device drivers.
- Do not install every alternative WLAN, Bluetooth, or TouchPad package.
- Restart the notebook after major driver installations.
Windows XP 32-bit Driver Downloads
These packages are the Windows XP 32-bit driver entries recorded for the Acer Aspire One D255 driver family. Multiple Bluetooth and Wireless LAN entries are included because hardware configurations can vary.
| Driver | Version | Size | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Realtek Audio Driver
|
6.0.1.6066 | 78.3 MB | Acer Support |
|
Atheros Bluetooth Driver AR3011 / BU12
|
6.04.005.14 | 109.6 MB | Acer Support |
|
Atheros Bluetooth Driver Bluetooth 3.0 / AR3011
|
6.04.004.1 | 104.3 MB | Acer Support |
|
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver
|
5.6.0.5301 | 92.5 MB | Acer Support |
|
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver Bluetooth 3.0
|
5.6.0.3800 | 241.6 MB | Acer Support |
|
Atheros Bluetooth Driver
|
16.0315.101.0 | 106.0 MB | Acer Support |
|
ENE Card Reader Driver
|
5.89.0.70 | 1.1 MB | Acer Support |
|
Intel Chipset Driver
|
9.1.1.1025 | 2.3 MB | Acer Support |
|
Atheros LAN Driver
|
1.0.0.40 | 4.6 MB | Acer Support |
|
ALPS TouchPad Driver
|
7.5.2002.1115 | 9.5 MB | Acer Support |
|
ELANTECH TouchPad Driver
|
6.0.1.6865 | 25.5 MB | Acer Support |
|
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
|
15.0.7.0 | 29.7 MB | Acer Support |
|
Intel VGA Driver
|
6.14.10.5260 | 15.3 MB | Acer Support |
|
Intel WiMAX Driver
|
5.20.1002.3 | 61.6 MB | Acer Support |
|
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver
|
7.7.0.456 | 31.5 MB | Acer Support |
|
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
|
5.60.350.6 | 30.3 MB | Acer Support |
|
Intel Wireless LAN Driver
|
5.20.1002.3 | 3.5 MB | Acer Support |
|
Realtek Wireless LAN Driver
|
1090.2.0504.2010 | 18.4 MB | Acer Support |
Windows 7 32-bit Driver Downloads
The Windows 7 section below contains the 32-bit driver versions recorded for the Acer Aspire One D255 driver family. Wireless LAN and Bluetooth packages should be selected according to the hardware installed in your particular notebook.
| Driver | Version | Size | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Realtek Audio Driver
|
6.0.1.6141 | 85.7 MB | Acer Support |
|
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver
|
6.3.0.5450 | 58.7 MB | Acer Support |
|
Atheros Bluetooth Driver
|
6.27.0521.0301 | 65.4 MB | Acer Support |
|
Atheros Bluetooth Driver Bluetooth 3.0
|
6.18.0624.0302 | 63.6 MB | Acer Support |
|
ENE Card Reader Driver
|
5.89.0.70 | 1.1 MB | Acer Support |
|
Intel Chipset Driver
|
9.1.1.1025 | 2.3 MB | Acer Support |
|
Atheros LAN Driver
|
1.0.0.31 | 4.6 MB | Acer Support |
|
ALPS TouchPad Driver
|
7.5.2002.1115 | 9.5 MB | Acer Support |
|
ELANTECH TouchPad Driver
|
7.0.6.6 | 25.5 MB | Acer Support |
|
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
|
15.0.7.0 | 29.7 MB | Acer Support |
|
Intel VGA Driver
|
8.14.10.2117 | 21.8 MB | Acer Support |
|
Intel WiMAX Driver
|
5.20.1002.3 | 61.6 MB | Acer Support |
|
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver
|
9.0.0.173 | 23.4 MB | Acer Support |
|
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
|
5.60.350.6 | 23.9 MB | Acer Support |
|
Intel Wireless LAN Driver
|
5.20.1002.3 | 6.1 MB | Acer Support |
|
Realtek Wireless LAN Driver
|
2015.2.0430.2010 | 17.3 MB | Acer Support |
How to Install Acer Aspire One D255E Drivers
- Install Windows XP 32-bit or Windows 7 32-bit on the notebook.
- Install the Intel chipset driver first when available for your installation.
- Install the graphics, LAN, audio, card reader, and TouchPad drivers as required.
- For Bluetooth and Wireless LAN, select the package that matches your installed hardware.
- Restart Windows after installing the main device drivers.
- Open Device Manager and check for devices still marked with a warning icon.
- Install any remaining device-specific driver and restart the notebook again.
Acer Aspire One D255E Driver Troubleshooting
Wireless LAN is not working after Windows installation
The D255/D255E family can contain different WLAN adapters. Open Device Manager, locate the unknown network device, select Properties > Details > Hardware Ids, and use the hardware identifier to determine whether the adapter is Atheros, Broadcom, Intel, or Realtek. Install only the matching package.
Bluetooth does not appear in Device Manager
Several Bluetooth driver packages are listed for the legacy platform. Verify that Bluetooth is enabled, check Device Manager for an unknown Bluetooth or USB device, and identify the hardware ID before selecting an Atheros or Broadcom package.
TouchPad works but advanced functions are missing
The legacy catalog includes ALPS, ELANTECH, and Synaptics TouchPad packages. The correct package depends on the TouchPad hardware fitted to the particular notebook configuration.
Graphics driver installs but display performance is poor
Verify that the Intel VGA package matches the operating system version. After installation, check Device Manager and display settings to confirm that Windows is using the installed Intel graphics driver rather than a generic display driver.
Should all drivers be installed?
No. Install the components that match your hardware and operating system. Alternative WLAN, Bluetooth, and TouchPad packages are provided because a single netbook model can use different hardware configurations.
How to Identify Your Acer Hardware
Before choosing a legacy driver, confirm the exact device information in Windows. This is particularly useful when several vendor packages appear under the same component category.
- Press Windows + R and enter
devmgmt.msc. - Open Device Manager.
- Find the unknown or malfunctioning device.
- Right-click it and choose Properties.
- Open the Details tab.
- Select Hardware Ids from the property list.
- Compare the hardware identifier with the driver vendor before installing.
Operating System Compatibility
This article documents the driver packages listed for Windows XP 32-bit and Windows 7 32-bit. The legacy package list should not be interpreted as proof of Windows 10 or Windows 11 compatibility.
If you are trying to run a newer Windows version, first check Acer's current support system and verify whether the required hardware driver is available.
Why Multiple Wireless and Bluetooth Drivers Are Listed
One of the most important details about this driver collection is that the D255/D255E platform does not necessarily use one identical wireless or Bluetooth component in every configuration. The legacy catalog therefore contains alternatives from Atheros, Broadcom, Intel, and Realtek.
This is why installing a random wireless driver is not recommended. A better approach is to identify the actual hardware first, then install the package designed for that device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Acer Aspire One D255E drivers 32-bit or 64-bit?
The driver packages documented on this page are for Windows XP 32-bit and Windows 7 32-bit. They should not be assumed to support 64-bit Windows.
Can I install every WLAN driver listed here?
No. The alternative WLAN packages are for different hardware vendors. Identify the wireless adapter first and install the matching package.
Can I use these drivers for any Acer Aspire One D255 model?
The legacy driver catalog is organized around the Aspire One D255/D255E family, but hardware can differ between configurations. Always confirm the exact model and hardware ID before installation.
Why does an old Acer download link show an error?
Acer has changed its support and download infrastructure over time. Some older direct package URLs from discontinued systems are no longer hosted. When this happens, use Acer's current Drivers and Manuals portal and search by your exact model, SNID, or serial number.
Is Windows XP or Windows 7 recommended for modern Internet use?
These are legacy Windows platforms. If this notebook is being kept for archival, offline, diagnostic, or legacy-software purposes, installing the correct historical driver set can still be useful. For Internet use, consider the security limitations of unsupported operating systems.
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Final Notes
The purpose of this page is to make the legacy Acer Aspire One D255E driver information easier to understand and use after a Windows XP or Windows 7 32-bit reinstallation.
Because the notebook family can contain different hardware configurations, the safest approach is always to confirm the exact model and hardware ID before installing Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, TouchPad, or other device-specific drivers.
Driver versions and file sizes shown here are historical reference data from the legacy driver catalog. Availability can change when an OEM retires old download packages.
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