Intel Update

[Brian Sheridan]

I recently received the following popup on my Windows 10 update page

update Intel - System - 1904.12.0.1208

Should I do this update?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Brian

[jdc2000]

That looks like an update for the Spectre/Meltdown vulnerability issue.

inSpectre is a tool that will tell you if you are vulnerable - you probably are.

Links:

https://www.grc.com/inspectre.htm

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3248...inspectre.html

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...8-4a690331bebd

[Brian Sheridan]

Thanks jdc2000,

I have a attached a screen capture of what I see on my settings for my Update and security. I just noticed this recently and while it says "Pending Install" it has been there for several days but has not automatically installed. My question is should I click on Install Now?Install update.JPG

[jdc2000]

It is Windows 10, so chances are it will decide to install itself at some point. However, I would recommend making an image backup before installing it, as it is possible that it might cause issues including but not limited to significantly slowing down your system. I would also try the inSpectre tool to check on what patches, if any, are already installed and which ones you may still need.

[Brian Sheridan]

Thanks again JDC,

I have downloaded and executed the InSpectre tool with the result shown on the attached screen capture. I will wait for Windows 10 to auto install it and I have an Image BU.

Regards,

Brian