Microsoft officially releases Intel's Spectre/Meltdown microcode using Windows Update

I am avoiding windows update because I don't want it to update my BIOS. I am still waiting for Asus to come out with a 1400 series update but they seem to be taking it slow.
 
TheF34RChannel said:
I am avoiding windows update because I don't want it to update my BIOS. I am still waiting for Asus to come out with a 1400 series update but they seem to be taking it slow.
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It won't update your BIOS, it will just load the microcode as part of its boot-up sequence. A hardware fix is preferable, as it is OS independent, but Windows can load microcode if needed, as is the case here.
 
WYP said:
It won't update your BIOS, it will just load the microcode as part of its boot-up sequence. A hardware fix is preferable, as it is OS independent, but Windows can load microcode if needed, as is the case here.
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Ah! Okay that's safe then? I'm very weary of windows update ha ha!
 
TheF34RChannel said:
Ah! Okay that's safe then? I'm very weary of windows update ha ha!
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Well, it's not going to update your BIOS. We all know how bad Windows Update can be at times, but at least it isn't going to update your BIOS. As always something can go wrong with the install.
 
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