WiFi not working in Linux on Acer Aspire AL15-41 (Dual boot with Windows 11)

charanbk

Hi,
I installed Linux operating system alongside Windows 11 on my Acer Aspire Lite AL15-41.
The Wi-Fi option is not available in Linux, though it works fine in Windows.
Here are my system details:

• Device name: DESKTOP-9H68O81
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with Radeon Graphics (1.80 GHz)
• Installed RAM: 16 GB
• System type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

I tried to install other linux based operating systems, to try whether its specific for few linux based OS or everything, but its still the same. The wi-fi is not available.

Updated Linux firmware (linux-firmware package).

Checked for drivers in Linux.

Despite this, Wi-Fi still doesn’t show up in Linux. Can anyone guide me on how to enable Wi-Fi on a dual-boot setup?

Thank you!

Puraw

Hi charanbk

Running Linux from a virtual machine inside Windows is one way to avoid Wi‑Fi driver issues, since Windows keeps the Wi‑Fi connection active and the Linux guest uses a virtual adapter. Another option is to use a virtual hard disk (VHDX) with Native Boot. In that setup, the operating system runs directly on the hardware but is stored in a virtual disk file, so you do not need to create traditional dual boot partitions.

– With a virtual machine, Linux runs inside Windows and shares the Wi‑Fi connection– With Native Boot to a VHDX, the OS runs directly on the hardware but is contained in a single file– Both methods avoid the complications of dual boot partitions and may help with Wi‑Fi stability

Microsoft requires the newer VHDX format for Native Boot, which supports larger sizes and better reliability than the older VHD format. A step‑by‑step guide is available here: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/native-boot-windows-11-virtual-hard-disk-vhdx.611/

This way you can test Linux or Windows in a more flexible setup without the risks of a full dual boot.