Im not a super experienced techie especially in linux but maybe try deleting the old driver first then reinstalling the new driver and doing a system reboot.

I just installed Elementary OS and I can't get in to my WiFi network because it only see the old adapter (which is inside the case) and not the newer USB one. I can still use Ethernet to set up everything but I really need that newer adapter to work. I have updater the drivers and I can see that the computer sees it for what it is, it just doesn't do anything.

Can't use usb network adapter, only old 2.4g integrated one.