FirstEverTech/Universal-Intel-Chipset-Updater v2026.02.0008

v2026.02.0008 - Release Notes

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Universal Intel Chipset Device Updater – v2026.02.0008

🆕 New Features & Improvements

Enhanced Windows Inbox INF Detection ⭐ NEW

• Newer INF Version Detection: Detects when Windows Update provides newer INF versions than Intel packages
• Prevents Accidental Downgrades: Shows clear warning when system has newer version via Windows Update
• Improved Version Comparison: Uses Version objects for accurate version parsing and comparison
• Clear User Guidance: Shows appropriate status messages for each scenario:
  • "Newer INF version detected (Windows Inbox)"
  • "Already on latest version"
  • "Update available"

Improved Status Messages

• Enhanced display when current INF version > latest available version
• Better formatting for multi-line status messages
• Clear warnings about Windows Inbox drivers

🔧 Technical Updates

Version Comparison Logic

• Updated version parsing to handle all version formats
• Added proper Version object comparison for accurate results
• Enhanced error handling for version parsing failures

Status Display Functions

• Improved Show-Screen2 platform information display
• Added detection for newer Windows Inbox INF versions
• Enhanced user prompts based on detected version status

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed incorrect status display when current version > latest version
• Improved message formatting and alignment
• Enhanced error handling in version comparison logic

📋 Files Included

• universal-intel-chipset-updater.ps1 – Main updater script
• universal-intel-chipset-updater.bat – Simplified launcher
• ChipsetUpdater-2026.02.0008-Win10-Win11.exe – SFX package

📋 Other files (not included)

• IntelPlatformScannerParallel.ps1 – Advanced Intel Platform Scanner
• Generate-HardwareAccurateMD.ps1 – Hardware-accurate database generator

⚡ Important Notes

• Windows Inbox Drivers: When Windows Update provides newer INF versions, the tool warns against downgrading
• Version Format: Tool version now follows YYYY.MM.REVISION format (2026.02.0008)
• Backward Compatibility: Maintains all existing detection and installation features

🔮 What's Next

• Continuous monitoring of Intel INF package releases
• Enhanced platform detection for newer Intel chipsets
• Community-driven updates based on user reports

Summary:
v2026.02.0008 introduces enhanced Windows Inbox INF detection to prevent accidental downgrades when Windows Update provides newer driver versions. The update improves version comparison accuracy, adds clear warnings about Windows Inbox drivers, and enhances user guidance for all update scenarios while maintaining backward compatibility.

🔍 Technical Details: Version Comparison Enhancement

Problem: Previous version comparison logic didn't properly handle cases where Windows Update provided newer INF versions than Intel packages.

Solution: Implement proper Version object comparison and add specific detection for Windows Inbox newer versions.

Benefits:

• Prevents Downgrades: Users won't accidentally install older INF versions
• Better User Experience: Clear warnings and guidance
• Accurate Detection: Proper version parsing and comparison

Code Changes:

• Enhanced version comparison in platform information display
• Added specific status for newer Windows Inbox versions
• Improved user prompts based on detected version status