Windows 7 - Latest Intel® Chipset Device Software

ignatzatsonic · 12-29-2011

Brink:

That reminds me---

Are chipset drivers still strongly recommended for modern chipsets--say the last couple of years, Windows 7 era?

I thought so, but a year or so back I read that they aren't needed nowadays, but are presumably harmless.

I assume there are millions of PCs out there that do not use them.

I used them on my last build, but don't know if it mattered.

Brink · 12-29-2011

I'd say it really just depends on what is in the release notes for what it fixes, and if it applies for one's system or not. It could be a good idea to install them though.

ignatzatsonic · 12-29-2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

I'd say it really just depends on what is in the release notes for what it fixes, and if it applies for one's system or not. It could be a good idea to install them though.

OK--I'll continue to use them until I hear of a consensus to the contrary. If Intel still puts them out there with no clearcut statement that they are optional, they apparently can't hurt.

Airbot · 12-29-2011

They give a somewhat explanatory description from their Intel site, which I added a long time ago to the first post there under *Note*

It's not really a driver at all. It's just "software" that adds the correct INF files for device descriptions.

It doesn't add any drivers at all.

So saying it is a "driver" is somewhat of a misnomer.

adamf4i · 01-02-2012

every time I try to update it says not compatible any suggestions ?

Gabriel69 · 01-17-2012

Thank you for this usefull link.

BTW did not work with chrome,only with IE

jloc · 01-17-2012

Just my luck.

Brink · 01-30-2012

New Intel Chipset Software 9.3.0.1020 WHQL available. See first post for more details.

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