Windows 10: KB4091666 Intel microcode updates for Windows 10 v1507

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...rocode-updates

See also:

• KB 4093836 Summary of Intel microcode updates
• KB4090007 Intel microcode Cumulative Update for Windows 10 v1709 - Windows 10 Forums
• KB4091663 Intel microcode updates for Windows 10 v1703 - Windows 10 Forums
• KB4091664 Intel microcode updates for Windows 10 v1607 - Windows 10 Forums

Direct download links for KB4091666 MSU file from Microsoft Update Catalog:

*Arrow Download KB4091666 MSU for Windows 10 v1507 32-bit (x86) - 975 KB

*Arrow Download KB4091666 MSU for Windows 10 v1507 64-bit (x64) - 961 KB




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Intel microcode update

The microcode updates in question are developed by Intel, not Microsoft. Microsoft is just the delivery boy. Don't shoot the messenger. It's Intel that hasn't provided the update that you're looking for.

 

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Three important articles (concerning microcode fixes)

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4090007/intel-microcode-updates

Main takeaway: "This update is a standalone update available through the Microsoft Update Catalog and targeted for Windows 10 version 1709 (Fall Creators Update)"

Microsoft KB4090007: Intel microcode updates

Main takeaway: "It's an hotfix for Windows, not for the bios"

Intel’s latest set of Spectre microcode fixes is coming to a Windows update

Main takeaway: "Microcode updates have two main distribution channels. ... The second route to distribution is through the operating system".

I installed the update yesterday and I have not had any problems. I have Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3450 CPU @ 3.10GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz.