KB4100347 Intel microcode updates for Windows 10 v1803 - January 8 Win Update

ddelo · 26 Aug 2018

Tonyb said:

OK so i have the update in this thread kb4100347 HWinfo Portable says i have microcode revision 0x1F there is a newer one 0x20 <--- how do i get this newer one is there another update from MS that covers Ivy Bridge core 17 ?? thanks all.

Check the manufacturer's site for an updated BIOS

Tonyb · 26 Aug 2018

MSI sucks i been asking for a while now all they tell me is its on the back order it may or may not come out, is MS releasing these as well i wonder if they are going to do one again for my processor.

ddelo · 26 Aug 2018

I'm afraid you're stuck with msi. If they do not issue an updated BIOS, then if Intel says that they do have an updated μcode, your only option is Microsoft. If Intel does not produce an update, then you backup frequently and get extra cautious....or you move to newer technology

Tonyb · 26 Aug 2018

@ddelo i hear you there but in between jobs at the moment and moving as well , but hope to get a new job at my new place and then save up enough to get a new PC. looks like i live with it for now at least as far as intel is concerned nothing is beeing exploited as of yet.

ddelo · 26 Aug 2018

Tonyb said:

@ddelo i hear you there but in between jobs at the moment and moving as well , but hope to get a new job at my new place and then save up enough to get a new PC. looks like i live with it for now at least as far as intel is concerned nothing is beeing exploited as of yet.

Thats good mate. Because they stop supporting older CPUs, pushing us yo buy new ones, doesn't mean that we have to follow. So make your plans and leave that as your lowest priority. Just keep backing up... and don't get crazy with all that stuff.

Tonyb · 26 Aug 2018

yup have a great day :)

pietcorus2 · 26 Aug 2018

" Just keep backing up "................this is the most clever news of this whole forum , its THE solution for ALL problems , treats,virus,update-problems,etc,etc..................

Kpat62 · 26 Aug 2018

So does this mean I don't need Dell's bios update to fix the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerability?

ddelo · 26 Aug 2018

Kpat62 said:

So does this mean I don't need Dell's bios update to fix the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerability?

If they are available, you definitely need them. If not, then apply the Microsoft updates, backup regularly and be extra cautious

ytdc564 · 26 Aug 2018

winactive said:

I don't particularly rate that DPC latency checker, it often gives variable results, showing errors on systems that aren't misbehaving.

Believe me, the DPC latency is real, the 0.5-1s mouse/sound freezes are hard to miss

winactive said:

I applaud the fact that you have some kind of regression practice, but to blame the microcode update isn't accurate.

Never blamed the microcode update, I think it's a combination of microcode / MS fixes / USB 2.0 driver + probably PCI driver.
And since not a lot of people are still using USB 2.0 PCI (not PCI-E) cards it probably went unnoticed.

winactive said:

I agree about the MS forums, they'd have you checking your system files and then everyone scratching their heads.

Any ideas on how to get the info to the Microsoft engineers?