Intel releases its first modern Windows PC driver, no return

Intel released its first modern Windows driver for many of its modern integrated GPUs, representing a new way to transfer graphics drivers to your PC – and a point to watch out for until the installation of the new driver infrastructure. [19659002] Modern Windows drivers, also known as universal Windows drivers, are a new feature of the Windows 10 October 2018 update that takes advantage of the UWP infrastructure of Windows 10. As Microsoft explains, a Modern Windows driver is a "single driver package that applies to UWD 25.20.100.6444.

Microsoft does not intend to take advantage of this advantage. new modern pilots. If you have a preconfigured PC, the PC maker will remain the first place you should look for updated drivers, according to an Intel FAQ. Indeed, the universal driver includes a basic driver, optional component packages, and an optional hardware support application. The last two are written by the system builder or OEM, while the first one is written by the graphics processor manufacturer itself. (AMD and Nvidia should also switch to modern drivers.)

Regarding Intel, you can download them through the Download Center and the Intel Driver and Support Assistant or IDSA driver. Drivers can also be pushed by Windows Update Windows 10, while support applications will be (or should be) published on the Microsoft Store application.

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Intel began publishing its first modern Windows drivers. On November 28, the following chipsets are supported:

• Intel UHD Graphics 620/630 (formerly Coffee Lake)
• Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 (formerly Coffee Lake)
• Intel UHD Graphics 600/605 (formerly codenamed Gemini Lake
• Intel HD Graphics 620/630 (formerly Kaby Lake)
• Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640/650 (formerly Kaby Lake)
• Intel HD Graphics 610/615 (formerly Gemini Lake)
• Intel HD Graphics 500/505 (formerly Apollo Lake)
• Intel HD Graphics 510/515/520/530 (formerly Skylake)
• Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 (formerly Skylake)
• Intel Iris Graphics 540 (formerly known as Skylake)

Here is the take: According to Intel, you can only use the executable installer provided by Intel or the manufacturer of your computer.If you use the "INF / Have disk installation" or any other method of installing drivers, Intel v We warn that this could lead to "minor or even catastrophic problems, or system instability". Indeed, it bypbades the Intel installation method.

In addition, there is very little room to move from a modern Windows driver to a legacy driver. It's a "complex process that can cause system instability," writes Intel. "We do not recommend it." If you absolutely need it, contact Intel Technical Support.

In other words, the transition between the modern Windows driver and the universal Windows driver is a one-way street and hope you will have no problem with the new drivers.

We asked Intel about the transition, and we'll update that story when we hear about it again.

What does this mean for you: If you do not have the Windows 10 October 2018 update yet, there is really nothing to do. You can manually request the October 2018 update from Windows. proceed slowly. (Microsoft did not provide the Microsoft Surface Book 2 update, I write it.) It is unclear whether Intel will provide this driver in a "legacy" format. This is rather important, since the new driver provides updates from Fallout 4, Far Cry 5 and other prominent games, according to Neowin.