Universal Intel Chipset Drivers Updater​

Universal Intel Chipset Device Updater​

Project:  github.com/FirstEverTech/Universal-Intel-Chipset-Updater
Download:  ChipsetUpdater-10.1-2026.02.2-Win10-Win11.exe
Version: 10.1-2026.02.2

Universal Intel Chipset Device Updater is an advanced, security-focused tool that automatically detects your Intel hardware and installs the latest official chipset INF files with enterprise-grade safety measures. Supports all Intel platforms from Sandy Bridge (2nd Gen) to the latest Panther Lake (15th Gen).

This project was built through a pragmatic collaboration between human expertise and AI-assisted tooling.

Why This Tool Exists
Intel's official Chipset Device Software has evolved over 25 years into a complex, bloated package. This tool simplifies the process by automatically detecting and installing only the INF files your system actually needs — nothing more, nothing less.

For a detailed technical breakdown and historical context, see:
→  The Whole Truth About Intel Chipset Device Software  →  Behind the Project: Making Of

 

Community & Project Maintenance

This project would not exist without the community. Intel has removed most historical chipset packages from public access.
Thanks to community mirrors and shared archives, I was able to obtain older Intel Chipset Device Software installers, analyze their INF contents, and build the INF scanner and database that power this updater. 



Important to note:

• Adding support for new Intel Chipset INF releases is not automatic
• Each new Intel release must be analyzed and added to the project’s GitHub repository to keep the database up to date
• Community reports about newly released Intel chipset packages are extremely valuable

If you notice a new Intel Chipset Device Software release, please report it here or open an issue on GitHub. This helps keep the database accurate and the updater reliable for everyone. This project has undergone comprehensive analysis by multiple independent AI-assisted technical audits to ensure code quality and reliability.

The tool achieved an average security score of 9.4/10 across all independent assessments.

• Grok  - 9.8/10 - "This is currently the highest score I have ever given to a community driver-related utility."
• ChatGPT  - 9.6/10 - "It does not behave like a hobby script, but like a carefully scoped system utility."
• Gemini  - 9.5/10 - "This tool is superior to many generic driver update solutions. It is safe, transparent, and highly efficient."
• Copilot  - 9.4/0 - "It is one of the most complete and technically impressive PowerShell-based hardware automation tools publicly available."
• DeepSeek  - 9.2/10 - "The Universal Intel Chipset Device Updater represents a remarkable achievement in independent software development."
• Claude  - 8.7/10 - "Automating Intel chipset INF updates for enthusiast and IT users — this is the best open-source option available."

 

Project implementation: Marcin Grygiel – tool logic, reverse engineering, testing, documentation
PowerShell code: Free versions of DeepSeek 80% / ChatGPT 10% / Claude 10%

Update v10.1-2025.11.8 - Release Notes New Features & Improvements

🆕 New Features & Improvements

• Enhanced platform detection: Added automatic detection for Intel platforms that use Windows 11 24H2 inbox drivers (e.g., Meteor Lake)
• Improved user communication: Clear informational messages when Windows inbox drivers are detected
• Smart exclusion system: Platforms with Package = None in the database are automatically excluded from updates
• Better date handling: Windows inbox driver dates now use digital signature dates from corresponding .cat files

Technical Updates

• Updated parsing logic: Script now identifies Windows inbox-only platforms during hardware detection
• Enhanced error handling: Improved debug messages and logging for platform detection
• Streamlined user experience: Separate section for Windows inbox platforms in the output

Notes

• No INF database changes: This update only improves the detection and handling logic
• Backward compatible: Fully compatible with existing INF database format
• Future-proof: Automatically handles new platforms marked with Package = None

Bug Fixes

• Fixed potential false positives for unsupported platforms
• Improved handling of platforms without separate Intel Chipset Device Software packages

Project:  github.com/FirstEverTech/Universal-Intel-Chipset-Updater
Download:  ChipsetUpdater-10.1-2025.11.8-Win10-Win11.exe
Version: 10.1-2025.11.8

Update v10.1-2026.02.1 - Release Notes New Features & Improvements

🆕 Hardware-Accurate Platform Separation

• Fixed Intel's oversimplified naming: Added Generate-HardwareAccurateMD.ps1 script that corrects Intel's platform grouping errors
• Proper hardware component separation: Meteor Lake platforms now correctly split into:
  • MeteorLake SoC - CPU root devices
  • MeteorLake PCH-N - Mobile low-power chipset
  • MeteorLake PCH-H - Mobile high-performance chipset
  • MeteorLake PCH-S - Desktop chipset
• X79 Platform correction: Now properly separates IvyTown CPU Root from Patsburg PCH
• X99 Platform refinement: Separates HaswellE/BroadwellE CPU Root from Wellsburg PCH
• Backward compatible: No changes needed to updater - works with existing intel-chipset-infs-latest.md format

Critical Fixes and Enhancements

• Extended installer support: Added full support for MSI installers (in addition to existing EXE support)
• MSI integrity verification: Added hash verification mechanism for MSI files from GitHub Archive repository
• Moved log file location: Log file chipset_update.log moved to C:\ProgramData\ to avoid deletion during cleanup
• Improved pause management: Added keyboard buffer flush before pauses to prevent screen "skipping"
• Fixed version display in header: Added $DisplayVersion with correct regex for proper version formatting in UI

Installer Enhancements

• Dual Installer Support: Script now automatically detects whether installer is EXE or MSI and applies appropriate installation method
• MSI Verification: For MSI installers, added hash verification instead of digital signature (MSI files don't have Intel signatures)
• Improved Error Handling: Better error messages for different installer types
• Archive Integration: Added $githubArchiveUrl for downloading MSI hash files

Technical Updates

Source Code

• Added variables:
  • $DisplayVersion - for correct version formatting in UI
  • $githubArchiveUrl - for archival MSI hash files
• Improved parsing: Fixed regex in Show-Header and Show-FinalCredits
• Extended debugging: Added additional debug messages for better process tracking

New Scripts

• Generate-HardwareAccurateMD.ps1: New standalone script that fixes Intel's platform naming in the generated database
• Generates: intel-chipset-infs-latest-v2.md (hardware-correct) and installer-list.csv

Updated Functions

• Install-ChipsetINF: Completely rewritten with support for both EXE and MSI
• Show-Header: Fixed version formatting
• Show-FinalCredits: Unified with Show-Header
• Write-Log: Changed log file location

Database Improvements

What Changed

• For 25 years, Intel has been grouping different hardware components under single platform names:
• Before: "MeteorLake" included SoC, PCH-N, PCH-H, and PCH-S devices mixed together
• After: Each hardware component gets its own correct platform name
• Result: Clear understanding of what INF files actually update which hardware

Why It Matters

• Accurate detection: Users can now see exactly which chipset component is being updated
• No confusion: No more wondering why "MeteorLake" INF updates both CPU and PCH devices
• Technical correctness: Hardware IDs are now properly separated by actual silicon boundaries

Bug Fixes

• MSI Installation: Fixed installation for packages distributed as MSI (newer Intel versions)
• Log Persistence: Log file is no longer deleted during temporary directory cleanup
• Keyboard Buffer: Fixed issue with screen "skipping" due to buffered keys
• Fixed Version Display: Fixed bug causing incorrect version display in header

Files Included

• universal-intel-chipset-updater.ps1 - Main updater script
• universal-intel-chipset-updater.bat - Launcher
• ChipsetUpdater-10.1-2026.02.1-Win10-Win11.exe - SFX package

What’s next:
The only idea I have left is to add command-line switches (for example /SILENT) so the tool can update everything automatically in the background — which would be especially useful for system administrators. Currently, the tool uses a self-signed certificate and I don’t really plan to move to a CA-signed one (DigiCert, Sectigo, GlobalSign, etc.), unless someone decides to sponsor it.

Project:  github.com/FirstEverTech/Universal-Intel-Chipset-Updater
Download:  ChipsetUpdater-10.1-2026.02.1-Win10-Win11.exe
Version: 10.1-2026.02.1

Update v10.1-2026.02.2 - Release Notes New Features & Improvements

🆕 Enhanced Pre-Launch System Checks

• Moved to PowerShell Script: All pre-checks now run in PowerShell for better reliability
• Windows Build Validation: Checks Windows 10/11 build number
  • Minimum supported: Windows 10 LTSC 2019 (build 17763, version 1809)
  • Older builds trigger a warning about TLS 1.2 and limited GitHub connectivity
• .NET Framework Verification: Detects installed version
  • Requires .NET 4.7.2+
  • Warns if older or missing, to prevent hash verification failures
• GitHub Connectivity Test: Quick check before running updater
  • Detects TLS negotiation issues
  • Non-blocking, allows offline INF detection if GitHub is unreachable
• User Prompt on Warnings: Users can decide to continue despite warnings
• Simplified Batch Launcher
• Reduced Complexity: BAT file now focuses only on elevation and launching PowerShell
• Better Reliability: Eliminated potential issues with working directory and exit handling
• Cleaner Code: Removed duplicate pre-checks that are now in PowerShell

 Critical Fixes

• Hash verification fix on older Windows 10 builds
  • Previously failed on LTSB/LTSC versions due to TLS 1.2 defaults
• Improved BAT reliability:
  • Correct working directory handling
  • Proper administrator elevation
  • Clean exit handling when new updater version launches
• Enhanced PowerShell error handling for better user experience

Installer Enhancements

• Dual Installer Support: Script now automatically detects whether installer is EXE or MSI and applies appropriate installation method
• MSI Verification: For MSI installers, added hash verification instead of digital signature (MSI files don't have Intel signatures)
• Improved Error Handling: Better error messages for different installer types
• Archive Integration: Added $githubArchiveUrl for downloading MSI hash files

Technical Updates

1. Batch Launcher

• Updated universal-intel-chipset-updater.bat to:
  • Focus solely on elevation and launching PowerShell
  • Handle clean exit when new version is launched
  • Maintain compatibility with all Windows versions
• Removed duplicate pre-checks (now in PowerShell)

2. PowerShell Script

• NEW: Comprehensive pre-launch system checks in Show-Screen1 function
• IMPROVED: Enhanced error handling and logging
• UPDATED: Better user guidance for systems with warnings
• MAINTAINED: All existing hardware detection and INF installation logic

Updated Functions

• Install-Chipset INF: Completely rewritten with support for both EXE and MSI
• Show-Header: Fixed version formatting
• Show-FinalCredits: Unified with Show-Header
• Write-Log: Changed log file location

Bug Fixes

• Fixed hash verification failures on older Windows 10 LTSB/LTSC builds
• Fixed pre-check warnings not clearly informing user about TLS / .NET requirements
• Fixed working directory issues in BAT during elevation
• Fixed exit handling when auto-update triggers launch of new version
• Improved user experience for systems with limited connectivity

Files Included

• universal-intel-chipset-updater.ps1 - Main updater script (with enhanced pre-checks)
• universal-intel-chipset-updater.bat - Simplified launcher
• ChipsetUpdater-10.1-2026.02.2-Win10-Win11.exe - SFX package

Important Notes

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Windows 10 LTSC 2019 (build 17763) or newer
  • .NET Framework 4.7.2+
• Older LTSB/LTSC builds may still run, but GitHub hash verification could fail
• Adding support for new Intel Chipset INF releases remains manual
• Community reports of newly released Intel INF packages are highly encouraged

Summary

v10.1-2026.02.2 simplifies the launcher architecture by moving pre-checks to PowerShell, improving reliability and user experience. The BAT file now focuses on what it does best - elevation and script launching - while PowerShell handles all system validation. This improves compatibility with older Windows builds and provides clearer guidance for users with system limitations.

What’s next:

• Possible /SILENT command-line switches for fully unattended updates
• Continuous minor improvements for Windows compatibility and TLS reliability

Project:  github.com/FirstEverTech/Universal-Intel-Chipset-Updater
Download:  ChipsetUpdater-10.1-2026.02.2-Win10-Win11.exe
Version: 10.1-2026.02.2

Someone from  WinClub.pl  posted a screenshot where it detected the newer version 10.1.37.7
(for 12th Gen Alder Lake), but my tool detects 10.1.37.5 from the 10.1.20404.8794 installer.
I’m guessing Microsoft added the newer version to Windows Inbox Drivers—the drivers built
into Windows 11—or it was installed via Windows Update.



In short, my tool detected something newer than Intel officially lists on its website.
At the time of writing, Intel is providing an even older installer on its website— 10.1.20398.8776 ). 

 

The tool works… better than I expected.