Can't Install Windows - WiFi driver missing and LAN utility not recognized on PT14-51

My laptop is a PT14-51. I have ended up having to do a total re-install of windows due to corrupted install. I cannot find a way to install windows because you come to a point where it is required to have networking with a nice button to "install driver". The driver download for the LAN Utility_Killer is not recognized as a driver even though I downloaded it from the support page for my laptop. I also tried to use nLite and slipstream the driver into the iso but that didn't work either because the download for the driver does not seem to actually be a driver. In a nutshell, I cannot finish the install because I cannot get networking going. There is only wifi on this laptop, so without working wifi I'm pretty much hosed. Any suggestions?

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GAMING6698

Connect Ethernet to Laptop via Mobile USB Tethering then run windows update. Wifi driver will automatically be installed by windows.

Prepare your mobile device:
- Connect your mobile phone to the laptop using a USB data cable and turn on mobile data
- On your mobile phone, go to Settings.
- Navigate to Network & Internet (or similar, depending on your phone).
- Find and select Hotspot & tethering or Tethering & portable hotspot.
- Enable the USB tethering option.
Confirm laptop connection:
- Once USB tethering is enabled, your laptop should detect a new network connection shown as Ethernet.
Run Windows Update:
- Now that your laptop is connected to the internet via the mobile USB tethering, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
- Click Check for updates and proceed with downloading and installing updates. Let it complete fully

Axxo

Based on your Acer PT14-51 model (a Predator Triton) and the symptoms, you need to load the network drivers manually during the Windows installation to get past the "Let's connect you to a network" screen. This is a common issue with newer laptops that have Killer-branded Wi-Fi cards, as the Windows installation media does not include the latest drivers.
The standard installation method for modern laptops uses Intel's VMD (Volume Management Device) technology. If your installation media is old, you may also need to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) drivers to recognize your NVMe SSD.
Step 1: Prepare the drivers
On a different computer with internet access, complete the following actions:
Download the Wi-Fi driver. The PT14-51 uses a Killer AX1675i card. Get the latest Intel Wi-Fi drivers for your Windows version (10 or 11) from the official Acer support site.
Download the Intel RST (VMD) driver. You can find this on the Acer support page as well. The driver is likely labeled "Intel Rapid Storage Technology" or "IRST."
Transfer the drivers to your bootable USB. You can either use a separate flash drive or place the unzipped driver folders directly onto the bootable Windows installation USB drive.
Step 2: Bypass the network connection during setup
If you are unable to install the driver from the Command Prompt, you can temporarily bypass the network screen.
When you reach the "Let's connect you to a network" screen, press Shift + F10 to open a Command Prompt window.
Type OOBE\BYPASSNRO and press Enter.
The computer will restart. Continue through the regional setup again until you reach the network screen, where you will now have a new option: "I don't have internet".
Click "I don't have internet," then select "Continue with limited setup" to finish the installation.
Step 3: Install the drivers after Windows is installed
Once you reach the desktop, install the drivers you prepared in Step 1.
Insert the USB drive containing the drivers.
Open File Explorer and locate the driver folders.
Right-click the driver setup files (.exe or .msi) and run them as an administrator to install the network drivers.
After installing the drivers, restart your laptop.
Your Wi-Fi and network adapters should now be functional. Go to Settings > Windows Update to get any remaining updates.
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holljac

I solved it. I found a post on rtech.support that explained how to bypass the internet requirement. After the install finished, I was then able to install the LAN Utility_Killer using the included .bat file. So all is well. I wish Acer would fix their website though. There are so many dead links, can't fin you snid, found your snid, drivers download page for my laptop is mia.