Windows 10 2018 has met more problems with the Intel drivers. Before updating to new version of Windows 10, please remember backing up all important files and data. And this post will list some detailed information about the problems of Intel drivers.
Windows 10 2018 Encounters More Problem with Intel Drivers
Windows 10 October 2018 Update was firstly launched in October 2018. However, after it has been released about two days, Microsoft has announced putting a halt to the availability for the Windows 10 2018 since this new version of Windows would delete some personal files and data of users.
And about a month later, Microsoft has decided to release it again in November 2018. However, after it has been released, there are some new problems of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. And the problem is that Windows 10 2018 runs into some new problems with Intel drivers.
Although Microsoft has solved many problems of the Windows 10 October 2018, the Intel drivers also have been affected by this upgrade. And Microsoft has blocked the updates of some PCs thanks to a fresh a bugbear.
The new code has taken objection to the Intel Display Driver, and these incompatibility problems have not seen in the old days. This issue affects the driver package. It also affects HDMI, USB-C and DisplayPort connections that rely on the Intel Drives and may cause distorted sound, or worse, no sound at all.
A computer has complained that he can’t get the sound any longer after updating to the Windows 10 October 2018. However, a Microsoft moderator says that the Intel inadvertently released versions of its display driver which accidentally turned on unsupported feature in Windows.
As a result, Microsoft has blocked the update of those PCs which belongs to the version 24.20.100.6344 or 24.20.100.6345. And we also hope that Microsoft can solve Windows 10 2018 problems as soon as possible.
What Can You Do before Updating Windows 10 2018?
It is recommended that you can wait to update until the issues of Windows 10 October 2018 Update are solved. Of course, you can check whether your Intel drivers belong to the above two versions before updating. And it is also easy to operate.
You just need to find out the Device Manager by typing the name in the search box of Windows and click on Display Adapters. Then right-click on Intel HD Graphics, select Properties, and finally choose the Driver tab. Now, you can get the driver number of your PC.
In fact, there is a better way to protect your PC and data, which by creating a backup image before updating to the Windows 10 October 2018 Update. There are two ways to create a backup image. One is to use the Windows snap-in backup tool, and another way is to use a piece of third-party PC backup software. Here, MiniTool ShadowMaker is recommended.
With the backup image, you can protect PC and data well. In addition, it also can be used to perform some recovery solutions.
Final Words
In conclusion, Microsoft has blocked Windows 10 October 2018 Updates for some PCs since it can lead to some problems of the Intel drivers. In order to keep data and PC safe, you had better create a backup image before updating to Windows 10 2018.