Intel Microcode Updates for Windows 10

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Microsoft has released Intel Microcode Updates for all supported versions of the company's Windows 10 operating system.

Microsoft revised the support page on January 30, 2020. The update brings support for additional processors. In particular, all updates, regardless of supported Windows 10 version, introduce support for the following CPUs:

• Denverton
• Sandy Bridge
• Sandy Bridge E, EP
• Valley View
• Whiskey Lake U

Administrators need to check the list of supported CPUs on the support pages to determine whether a device's CPU is supported by these updates. Third-party programs such as HwInfo or CPU-Z provide you with information on the installed processor.

If you use the free HwInfo, check the processor section at the top when you run the program on a Windows machine. The program lists the code name and product name near the top.

Here is the list off released updates:

Windows 10 version 1909:

• Support article: KB4497165
• Microsoft Update Catalog: link

Windows 10 version 1903

• Support article: KB4497165
• Microsoft Update Catalog: link

Windows 10 version 1809

• Support article: KB4494174
• Microsoft Update Catalog: link

Windows 10 version 1803

• Support article: KB4494451
• Microsoft Update Catalog: link

Windows 10 version 1709

• Support article: KB4494452
• Microsoft Update Catalog: link

Windows 10 version 1703

• Support article: KB4494453
• Microsoft Update Catalog: link

Windows 10 version 1607

• Support article: KB4494175
• Microsoft Update Catalog: link

Windows 10 version 1507

• Support article: KB4494454
• Microsoft Update Catalog: link

An update for Windows 10 version 2004 has not been released yet.

The microcode updates address certain vulnerabilities in Intel processors; both Microsoft and Intel recommend that customers install these updates as soon as possible to protect systems against potential attacks.

The updates are standalone according to Microsoft. Registry settings are available to turn specific mitigations on or off. The following two support pages provide additional information about that:

• Windows client guidance for IT Pros to protect against speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities
• Windows Server guidance to protect against speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities

Intel Microcode Updates for Windows 10 - gHacks Tech News

Microsoft has released Intel Microcode Updates for all supported versions of the company's Windows 10 operating system.

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[XhenEd]

I think this is it. Those microcode updates might disable computer undervolting.

 

[South Park]

Installed on a Skylake i3-6100u laptop, no problems noted so far.

 

[RKRN3]

I think this is it. Those microcode updates might disable computer undervolting.

I can still undervolt though.

 

[XhenEd]

I can still undervolt though.

Good for you, then. I hope I can still undervolt after I apply the update.

 

[RKRN3]

Good for you, then. I hope I can still undervolt after I apply the update.

I think the patch for that has to come through OEM.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

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Microsoft says the Intel microcode updates will download and install automatically via Windows Update when necessary and if your device is supported.

You should install these updates only when they’re offered via Windows Update. A forced manual installation is not recommended even if you think your device is compatible.

 

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Windows 10 Intel microcode updates​

Today, Microsoft released six optional updates to fix issues impacting current and previously released Windows 10 versions.

The Intel microcode release adds seven CPU families that will receive the latest fixes from Intel:

• 10th Generation Intel Core Processor Family
• Comet Lake S (6+2)
• Comet Lake S (10+2)
• Comet Lake U62
• Comet Lake U6+2
• Ice Lake Y42/U42 ES2 SUP
• Lakefield

For devices using one of the above processor families, the associated Intel Microcode update will be automatically offered via Windows Update.

Source: Microsoft releases new Windows 10 Intel CPU microcode updates