Windows 10: Is this bios update legitimate or a virus of some form?

Discus and support Is this bios update legitimate or a virus of some form? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Is this legitimate? I just purchased a new computer and it randomly started to slow down. It restarted with an update and it seems to have lost speed.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by HarrisonLavelle, Jul 25, 2020.

  1. HARRISONLAVELLE
    HarrisonLavelle Win User

    Is this bios update legitimate or a virus of some form?


    Is this legitimate? I just purchased a new computer and it randomly started to slow down. It restarted with an update and it seems to have lost speed. Will allowing this update solve this problem?

    Is this bios update legitimate or a virus of some form? [​IMG]

    :)
     
    HarrisonLavelle, Jul 25, 2020
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  2. BAGZZLASH
    BAGZZlash Win User

    MSI 5870 BIOS Update

    Still can't reproduce. Could you please post the exact BIOSes that produce the issue?
     
    BAGZZlash, Jul 25, 2020
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  3. JBOYDGOLFER
    jboydgolfer Win User
    Should I update bios?

    I would read the warranty before doing anything. If the manufacturer finds out you did something not on their approved list of steps,for example using a program they didn't list, or a bios, etc, they can treat your video card rma like you threw it against the wall , because if something goes wrong and you didn't follow their steps exactly ,it was damaged through human error and they're not likely going to be obligated to cover it warranty wise. I don't know for sure, I just advocate that you check first , and I also advocate that you verify that it's an actual update ,because very rarely do manufacturers release updates for gpu bios'. And they most certainly wont cover a GPU "update" if its a bios file written by some dude in the Ukraine, it has to be a set process, they have predetermined often.
     
    jboydgolfer, Jul 25, 2020
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  4. CENTRAL473
    central473 Win User

    Is this bios update legitimate or a virus of some form?

    bios

    Hi all i am new in this forum, i need meanings step by step of each item listed in the bios Phoenix-Award
     
    central473, Jul 25, 2020
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