Yeah, UEFI capsules update are now served over Windows Update just like other driver updates.
Because updating a sensitive component that can potentially brick an entire computer should definitely be done automatically without the user explicitly approving it. Thank you, Microsoft
I think some firmware allows you to deny such updates so only manually flashing works, probably worth turning that on.
VilkasPL
i love how windows update download the bios for the 100 thinkbooks in one office and like 40% of them stops working because of bug in that bios which need follow the removal of one ram stick to boot properly
Ska82
stop downloading RAM from the internet!
adjgamer321
Dell routinely bricks our work PCs with the Dell bios update on the Windows update. If a user walks away in the middle of a bios update and doesn’t complete the bitlocker prompt, it’s like a 50/50 shot it shits itself and needs recovered.
FlashingComet86
of course OEMs send them over windows how do you think they will brick your computer remotely and make you buy a new one
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Yeah, UEFI capsules update are now served over Windows Update just like other driver updates.
Because updating a sensitive component that can potentially brick an entire computer should definitely be done automatically without the user explicitly approving it. Thank you, Microsoft
I think some firmware allows you to deny such updates so only manually flashing works, probably worth turning that on.
i love how windows update download the bios for the 100 thinkbooks in one office and like 40% of them stops working because of bug in that bios which need follow the removal of one ram stick to boot properly
stop downloading RAM from the internet!
Dell routinely bricks our work PCs with the Dell bios update on the Windows update. If a user walks away in the middle of a bios update and doesn’t complete the bitlocker prompt, it’s like a 50/50 shot it shits itself and needs recovered.
of course OEMs send them over windows how do you think they will brick your computer remotely and make you buy a new one