Hi,
I have read somewhere that Intel is NOT (directly) responsible for whatever Intel driver Microsoft is pushing through Windows update.
However I would like to ask a question, after a bit of context.
I have business laptop configured Windows 7 Enterprise, x64, SP 1:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
absolutely up to date.
The wired network is built with
"Intel® Ethernet Connection (2) I219-LM"
so I have installed latest version of
"Intel® Network Adapter Driver for Windows 7 / ProWin64.exe"
which is Version:21.1 (Latest)Date:10/11/2016
the specific version on the file driver as shown in Device Manager being: 12.15.23.7 dated 07/26/2016
So far so good.
Then why Microsoft Windows Update for Windows 7 keeps pushing a obsolete driver dated November 2015 update with the following description:
Intel - LAN, LAN (Server) - Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (2) I219-LM
Download size: 731 KB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Optional
Intel LAN, LAN (Server) software update released in November, 2015
I mean even if it is optional, what is the point ? because it is definitely confusing.
What do you think ?
Please advise.
Hassan