Huawei E173 Driver Download
The E173 is a modem manufactured by Huawei Technologies. If you cannot connect to the network, or have slow transfer speeds or intermittent disconnection problems, you may need to update your modem driver or firmware. This version of "HUAWEI_E173_XP_VISTA_W7_Personal_64y32bit.rar" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 19,642 downloads and 80 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 55.0 MB.
Supported Models
E173
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit)
File Name
Additional Notes
Windows/Linux driver for the Huawei E173 USB Modem
File name: HUAWEI_E173_XP_VISTA_W7_Personal_64y32bit.rar
File size: 52.46 MB
Format: RAR
RAR password: http://elsoportista.blogspot.com/
OS's supported: Windows XP/Vista/7 32/64-bit and Linux
Hardware ID string: USB\VID_12D1&PID_1C23&MI_00
Uploaded By
Jerry K (DG Member) on 5-Sep-2011
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How to Update E173 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the E173 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Huawei E173 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Huawei Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Huawei website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
After downloading your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your hardware components.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.