Before diving into driver installation, it helps to know what you are dealing with:
Most laptops with RT3290 use a card. You can replace it with an Intel 7260HMW or Atheros AR5B22 . Both have excellent Windows 10 drivers. Cost: ~$10–15 on eBay. Ensure your laptop’s BIOS does not have a whitelist (HP often does). Before diving into driver installation, it helps to
Because the Ralink RT3290 is an integrated component, it is usually soldered onto the motherboard of a specific laptop model. The most stable driver for your specific device is the one provided by your laptop manufacturer, not the generic chipset driver. Before diving into driver installation