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Firmware Updates

Stan Kasper 1,446 Reputation points
2025-01-12T12:49:51.1166667+00:00

Over the last couple of months I have had to revist firmware updates for ALL of the different hardware components of my system because Windows 11 was flaky. I've done BIOS updates, device driver updates, NVME drive firmware updates, USB NVME enclosure updates, etc. This was across the board. Given the amount updates I have to ask is this something Microsoft Windows has caused? Is there some reason or failure for all these updates?

It is one thing to apply software updates. But now there seems to be many hardware updates.

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  1. Erik Moreau 826 Reputation points MVP
    2025-01-12T15:11:03.0433333+00:00

    Hi Stan Kasper,

    Driver and firmware updates are the basis for a smooth running Windows on you system, Hardware vendors create the updates to ensure optimal and secure functioning hardware. It's good to update drivers and firmware as offered by your vendor or by Windows Update.

    Often the combination of firmware and driver update fixes a compatibility issue with Windows

    Hope this helps,

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  2. Hania Lian - MSFT 21,366 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2025-03-04T08:18:13.59+00:00

    Hello,

    Here are a few reasons why this might be happening:

    Compatibility Issues: Windows 11 has brought significant changes to the operating system, which can sometimes lead to compatibility issues with existing hardware. This often necessitates updates to BIOS, drivers, and firmware to ensure everything works smoothly.

    New Features and Enhancements: With each update, Windows 11 introduces new features and enhancements that might require hardware updates to fully support them. This can include performance improvements, security features, and new functionalities.

    Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements: Some updates are aimed at fixing bugs and improving the overall stability of the system. If there were initial issues with Windows 11, subsequent updates might have been necessary to address these problems.

    Security Updates: Ensuring that your system is secure is a top priority. Sometimes, hardware updates are required to patch vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious software.

    Best Regards,

    Hania Lian

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