Microsoft blocks Windows 10 Version 1809 on some PCs due to bad Intel drivers

[Speed Weed]

Source: https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-blocks-windows-10-version-1809-on-some-pcs-due-to-bad-intel-drivers-523913.shtml

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The Redmond-based software giant says it blocked the October update on some Intel PCs due to bad display drivers released by Intel.

“Intel inadvertently released versions of its display driver (versions 24.20.100.6344, 24.20.100.6345) to OEMs that accidentally turned on unsupported features in Windows,” the company says.

The original version of Windows 10 version 1809, released in early October, came with an issue caused by broken Intel audio drivers, but Microsoft says this is a different bug caused by another set of drivers.

“After updating to Windows 10, version 1809, audio playback from a monitor or television connected to a PC via HDMI, USB-C, or a DisplayPort may not function correctly on devices with these drivers,” the software giant explains.

New cumulative updates should land by the end of the month:
Microsoft goes on to explain that it’s already working with Intel on resolving the bug, but an ETA isn’t yet available. However, new cumulative updates are believed to be just around the corner for Windows 10 version 1809, though it’s not known if a fix for this issue would be included given it was only recently acknowledged.

“Microsoft is working with Intel to expire these display drivers, including coordinating with OEMs, and will provide an update on the resolution in an upcoming release,” it says.

Windows 10 version 1809 was re-released by Microsoft last week after the company pulled the original build in early October due to a bug potentially causing data loss.

While the new version is supposed to be more refined, the number of problems experienced by updating systems is still worrying, with Microsoft still remaining painfully slow when it comes to shipping fixes for the issues it acknowledges.

Well, it seems like Intel here is another culprit why some PCs don't receive Windows 10 version 1809 update yet. A big company like intel must have been caught off guard by Microsoft releasing 1809. I don't know about you, but this is the first time I'm hearing of this unannounced 1809. 

[Uptivuptiz]

First deleting data and now this? It's like Microsoft is trying to break our PCs  

[Princess Luna]

All my personal devices are on 1809 already because native dark theme for explorer.exe

[Ashley MLP Fangirl]

i'm scared to use my gaming laptop running Windows now.. it feels weird. like i can't trust it anymore... 

(i will install Linux on it soon, don't worry  )

[Ashley MLP Fangirl]

1 minute ago, Princess Cadence said:

All my personal devices are on 1809 already because native dark theme for explorer.exe

you'd go through all the issues with 1809 just for the theme? 

[Princess Luna]

2 minutes ago, firelighter487 said:

you'd go through all the issues with 1809 just for the theme? 

I had no issues, then again I have all up-to-date hardware, so far the only problem I had was the "YOUR PRO LICENSE IS EXPIRING SOON" pop ups because of that weird bug with Windows Pro but that went away a day or two later.

[Ashley MLP Fangirl]

1 minute ago, Princess Cadence said:

I had no issues, then again I have all up-to-date hardware, so far the only problem I had was the "YOUR PRO LICENSE IS EXPIRING SOON" pop ups because of that weird bug with Windows Pro but that went away a day or two later.

interesting. maybe you don't use some stuff that 1809 has issues with... and yea your pc is OP AF, so i would expect it to have up-to-date drivers 

[porina]

3 minutes ago, firelighter487 said:

you'd go through all the issues with 1809 just for the theme? 

You make it sound like there's a ton of problems that affect everyone. The "new" problems are relatively limited in scope, although you could argue Intel display drivers could include a large segment of the deployments.

 

Only updated one system to 1809 so far, and it is working without new problems, and fixed one old one. Not in a hurry to update the rest, will do it when they get pushed.

[Ashley MLP Fangirl]

Just now, porina said:

You make it sound like there's a ton of problems that affect everyone. The "new" problems are relatively limited in scope, although you could argue Intel display drivers could include a large segment of the deployments.

 

Only updated one system to 1809 so far, and it is working without new problems, and fixed one old one. Not in a hurry to update the rest, will do it when they get pushed.

it's been in the news 3 times in a month... so there obviously are problems. 

[Princess Luna]

Just now, firelighter487 said:

it's been in the news 3 times in a month... so there obviously are problems. 

But Native Dark Theme for Explorer.exe

[Blademaster91]

10 minutes ago, firelighter487 said:

you'd go through all the issues with 1809 just for the theme? 

I haven't had any issues with 1809 myself on Win10 Home, but I don't have anything in documents on the C drive, or use Intel audio drivers.

Not really worth it for the theme alone IMO as task manager or control panel doesn't apply the dark theme.

[leadeater]

3 minutes ago, firelighter487 said:

it's been in the news 3 times in a month... so there obviously are problems. 

Much like the RTX 2080 Ti failures unhappy affected people shout much louder than those not affected, when GN Steve went looking for failure rates they were no higher than previous generations thought that could also be a case of too soon to really know.

 

User files getting deleted is an epic fail though. 

[Ashley MLP Fangirl]

2 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

But Native Dark Theme for Explorer.exe

i can agree it looks nice. 

[GoodBytes]

16 minutes ago, Uptivuptiz said:

First deleting data and now this? It's like Microsoft is trying to break our PCs  

The issue is with Intel. The block is only on those who are affected.

[Uptivuptiz]

4 minutes ago, GoodBytes said:

The issue is with Intel. The block is only on those who are affected.

That feeling you get when only reading a headline, then make a statement about it just to be corrected....

[Ashley MLP Fangirl]

6 minutes ago, VegetableStu said:

back on topic: can MS release an update just for DX12's new functionalities? o_o I have this tinfoil theory that all the DXRT features are being delayed globally by this global OS update delay ._.

... how big is your tinfoil hat? 

[Ashley MLP Fangirl]

21 minutes ago, Blademaster91 said:

Not really worth it for the theme alone IMO as task manager or control panel doesn't apply the dark theme.

yeah that bugs me too. my parents computer is on 1809 and i basically only use it to fix something. so i'll open control panel and still be blinded  

[Neftex]

browser hw acceleration stopped working for me on amd in 1809 so yea, just because you dont see the problems (yet) doesnt mean the update is ok

[LAwLz]

Does anyone have more info regarding what exactly is breaking? I don't quite understand how it can be Intel's fault that their driver, that worked fine before, suddenly breaks after Microsoft makes changes to the OS. 

[Speed Weed]

9 minutes ago, LAwLz said:

Does anyone have more info regarding what exactly is breaking? I don't quite understand how it can be Intel's fault that their driver, that worked fine before, suddenly breaks after Microsoft makes changes to the OS. 

All Intel drivers are for 1803 and less. None of Intel drivers are ready for 1809. 

[RejZoR]

1 hour ago, Uptivuptiz said:

First deleting data and now this? It's like Microsoft is trying to break our PCs  

It's literally Microsoft doing a job of Intel by protecting users, because Intel's drivers appear to be shit. Which is surprising given how absent of any kind of features they are compared to Radeon or NVIDIA graphics...

[Tenelia]

At first I thought a 90 day deferment is enough, but maybe I should defer indefinitely?

[Speed Weed]

Just now, Tenelia said:

At first I thought a 90 day deferment is enough, but maybe I should defer indefinitely?

Disable Windows Update. 

[suits]

But the dark explorer Windows is amazing.

[rcmaehl]

Epic Games:

 

WINDOWS 10 HAS BEEN DISABLED