FirstEverTech/Universal-Intel-Chipset-Updater v2026.03.0010

v2026.03.0010 - Release Notes

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Universal Intel Chipset Device Updater – v2026.03.0010

🔧 Technical Updates

• Refactored argument parsing to support all new options while maintaining backward compatibility.
• Updated Show-Header and screen functions to use consistent console dimensions.
• Added conditional logic to display the INF date note only when relevant.

📋 Files Included

• universal-intel-chipset-updater.ps1 – Main updater script with new command-line options
• universal-intel-chipset-updater.bat – Simplified launcher (unchanged, for compatibility)
• ChipsetUpdater-2026.03.0010-Win10-Win11.exe – Self-extracting package (includes updated script)
• Intel-Platform-Scanner.ps1 – Scanner script (v6.9, minor internal updates)
• Generate-HardwareAccurateMD.ps1 – Database generator (unchanged)

⚡ Important Notes

• New options work only with direct PowerShell execution – they are ignored when using the SFX or batch file to preserve existing behavior for users who prefer those methods.
• No changes to core detection/installation logic – the INF update process, Windows Inbox detection, and safety measures remain identical to v2026.02.0009.
• Version format: Tool version follows YYYY.MM.REVISION (2026.03.0010).

🔮 What's Next

• Publication to PowerShell Gallery for even easier installation and updates.
• Dedicated documentation for administrators (MDM integration guides).

Summary:
v2026.03.0010 transforms the PowerShell script into a fully command‑line driven tool, adding -help, -version, -auto, -quiet, -debug, and -skipverify options. This makes it perfect for automated deployments and advanced users. Cosmetic improvements ensure consistent console appearance and clarify the symbolic INF date. The core functionality remains rock‑solid and backward compatible.

🔍 Technical Details: New Argument Parser

The script now features a manual argument parser that:

• Disables PowerShell's default partial matching (only exact switches are accepted).
• Handles all new options and their aliases (-a for -auto, -q for -quiet, etc.).
• Preserves full compatibility with existing usage patterns (no changes when run without arguments).

Example usage for administrators:

.\universal-intel-chipset-updater.ps1 -quiet

This will run the entire update process silently, with no windows or prompts – ideal for Intune, SCCM, or Workspace ONE deployments.