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  1. kemical

    KB4090007: Intel microcode updates

    Intel release updates for Spectre on 6th generation (Skylake) chips: Intel Link Removed that they have completed their validations and started to release microcode for newer CPU platforms around Spectre Variant 2 (CVE 2017-5715 (“Branch Target Injection”)). This update includes microcode...
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    • cpu cve-2017-5715 fall creators update guidance intel manufacturer microcode microsoft update catalog mitigation patch registry rtm security skylake spectre speculative execution update vulnerabilities windows 10 windows server
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    • Forum: Software Updates
  2. whoosh

    NEWS Major flaw found in Intel CPUs and HT, needs BIOS fix

    If Intel wasn't already in enough trouble with AMD's constant onslaught of products with Ryzen and now Ryzen ThreadRipper, the company is now going to have a huge storm surrounding it over a newly-discovered flaw in Intel's Skylake and Kaby Lake architectures with Hyper-Threading. Read more...
  3. ragnarok1968

    Windows 10 What CPU are you using?

    I'm using a mobile i7-6700HQ. Final question; How long have you had this CPU? I've had my Skylake 6700HQ since Dec 2016 **Note MSI has upgraded their Gaming laptop line to Kabylake systems GT73** line. *** I wouldn't personally upgrade because there's really no noticeable performance...
    • ragnarok1968
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    • 10nm coffee lake cpu december 2016 future upgrades gamers gaming hardware i7-6700hq intel kaby lake laptop msi performance performance comparison processor skylake technology upgrade
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: General Computing
  4. ragnarok1968

    MSI Gaming laptops

    MSI still has Skylake CPU based systems and the new Kabylake CPU's now. I'm not a representative of MSI just an owner and can attest to their Gaming laptops. I'd be happy to help assist anyone who is thinking about pickup up a new gaming laptop. They are extremely reliable and well built and...
    • ragnarok1968
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    • cpu form factors gaming gaming hardware graphics card hardware kaby lake memory msi oem performance portable gaming reliability review skylake ssd tech support upgrade users
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  5. kemical

    Intel Skylake Support on Windows 7 & 8.1

    Microsoft have now reversed their decision regarding 6th Gen Intel Skylake processors only running on Windows 10 and so support under Windows 7 and 8.1 is now possible. Reference: Link Removed
    • kemical
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    • 6th generation compatibility customers enterprise hardware legacy systems microsoft migration oem partnerships performance security updates silicon innovation skylake software support technology upgrade windows 10 windows 7 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  6. marq020

    Windows 10 Can't update from 7 to 10

    So I decided that I want to take advantage of the free update, so today I tried to do it. From windows update I clicked on "Restart now" (Win10 is already downloaded) but it just reboots back to windows 7. After a couple attempts I figured this isn't working. So I remembered that there are some...
    • marq020
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    • can't update win7 to win10 issues msi b150 pc mate skylake update update issues win7 reboots when update attempt windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  7. N

    Windows 7 HP PhotoSmart C5280 wont install Win 7 64 bit - USB

    I am running Win 7 64bit Pro on GA-H170-HD3 Rev 1 MB (not DDR3) and i5-6600 Skylake CPU and 16 GB Ram, installed Feb 2 2016. This replaced GA-P45 MB and Quad 4 Intel CPU. The Win 7 64bit Pro OS was Cloned onto my SSD. System has been performing fine. I have a PhotoSmart C5280 All in One Printer...
    • Nasho23
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    • 64-bit bios c5280 device manager driver update error gigabyte hardware issues installation legacy usb photosmart ports printer issues remote support skylake ssd support usb drivers windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  8. kemical

    Windows 10 Microsoft restricts the use of Win 7/8.1 on Skylake CPU's

    Microsoft has taken a further step in it's current campaign to force it's latest os on unsuspecting users: Reference
    • kemical
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    • business forced upgrade hardware compatibility legacy systems microsoft microsoft support operating system security updates skylake support tech news upgrade user experience windows 10 windows 7 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  9. P

    Windows 7 Is Win7 running on LGA1151 Motherboards with Skylake CPUs?

    I am planning to buy a new computer with a LGA 1151 and Skylake processor. Is Win7 running on such systems? In other words: Are there Win 7 drivers available für the new Skylake chipsets? Peter
    • pstein
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    • compatibility cpu drivers hardware lga1151 motherboard new build skylake upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. News

    TWC9: IFA Hardware Blast, Cortana Speaking in Tongues, Sewing up Office UI apps and more......

    This week on Channel 9, Nikola and returning guest host Petri discuss the week's top developer news, including; Link Removed Link Removed, Link Removed, Link Removed, Lenovo ideapad MIIX 700 is a Skylake-powered, Surface-like, Windows 10 tablet [Brian Fagioli], Link Removed Link Removed Link...
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    • code analysis cortana developer news gaming hardware lenovo linqpad net foundation office ui picks of the week prism programming r language skylake software development tablet technology unreal engine windows 10
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    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  11. brkkab

    Need hel deciding on new mobo/cpu

    I'm holding off on doing my Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center to Windows 10 Pro upgrade until I upgrade my mobo & cpu first. Need advice between 3 mobo's and 2 new Intel Skylake cpu's first before I decide. Mobo's links:ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII GENE LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0...
    • brkkab
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    • advice asrock asus components cpu gaming geek graphics graphics card hardware intel motherboard newegg performance pro skylake upgrade windows 10 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  12. News

    Intel to launch new CPUs – Skylake and Braswell

    In its 2014 investor meeting, Intel stated that its plans to release Skylake in mid-2015. Skylake is a large core CPU family platform. Link Removed
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    • braswell cores cpu intel investor meeting platform release skylake
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
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